Casino
August 11, 2022
Church Manager for Diocese of London Stole $6M to Gamble
Depending on your philosophical bent, gambling may or may not be a sin. While this question leaves some room for theological debate, the theft of church funds is usually subject to man-made laws. As such, a former Church of England official was charged with defrauding a charity of more than £5 million ($6.11 million) that […]
Industry
August 10, 2022
EPIC Adds Pending UKGC Recommendations for Customer Interaction in Masterclass
EPIC Risk Management is going to update its Interactions Masterclass to ensure that stakeholders taking the course are aware of the new mandates and prerequisites that the UK Gambling Commission is due to put in effect on September 12, 2022. This is a preemptive move by EPIC, the company informed in a press release on […]
Esports
August 9, 2022
Midnite Brings James McMath on Board as New Head of Communications
London-based betting platform with a passion for esports, sports, and gaming Midnite has beefed up its number of employees to 56 with the appointment of James McMath as the new head of communications. Hunger for Growth Since the beginning of the year, the ambitious company founded in 2018 by Dribble creators Wright and Daniel Qu […]
Sports
August 8, 2022
45K People Sign Petition Against Gaming Ads in Soccer
More than 45,000 soccer fans have expressed their discontent regarding gambling ads being shown during soccer competitions by signing a series of petitions initiated by Football Supporters Against Gambling Ads. The group reunites soccer fans that were either directly or indirectly harmed by gambling, including families who have lost their loved ones because of gambling-related […]
Industry
August 8, 2022
Checkd Group Names Tyrrell as Director of UK Marketing
Checkd Group, a provider of digital sports betting products and services, has promoted the experienced Will Tyrrell to director of UK media. Tyrrell’s expertise in marketing will be crucial to improving the company’s presence in the country and establishing it as a leading innovator in the sports betting sector. Tyrrell Named as Director of UK […]
Industry
August 5, 2022
UK Gambling Commission Posted Latest Quarterly Operator Data
The Gambling Commission published the latest data related to its ongoing effort to monitor changes in gambling behavior as a result of the current environmental factors in the UK. Quarterly Gambling Data Tracking gambling data on a quarterly basis since March 2020, the Commission published data gathered from online and in-person operations at Licensed Betting […]
Sports
August 5, 2022
West Ham vs Manchester City Premier League Odds, Time, and Prediction
Defending Premier League champions – Manchester City – start their 2022-23 campaign with a trip to London. That’s where they’re going to lock horns with West Ham on Sunday, August 7. Oddsmakers see Manchester City as odds-on favorites, but history teaches us that West Ham mustn’t be underestimated. After all, they’re unbeaten against Pep Guardiola’s […]
Sports
August 5, 2022
William Hill Launches “EPIC” Campaign, Shows Its Dedication to Soccer
William Hill, one of the world’s leading sports betting brands, has launched “EPIC,” a new soccer campaign, which will have its premiere in the UK this weekend and will further demonstrate the company’s understanding of the soccer culture. The new campaign comes off the heels of William Hill’s partnership with Sky Sports. The TV Ad […]
Industry
August 4, 2022
Kindred Group GM Neil Banbury Discusses UK Football Shirt Sponsorships
Neil Banbury, general manager at online gaming operator Kindred Group, shared his insight on how gambling advertisements on football player shirts related to other industry misconceptions. The proposition to ban shirt sponsorships is a hotly contested part of the UK’s upcoming gambling reform. The most recent consensus is for Premier League clubs to preemptively accept […]
Industry
August 4, 2022
GamCare to Fight Gambling Harm in UK Criminal Justice System
Interventions Alliance, an organization focused on offering support, advice, and guidance to people in the criminal justice system, announced its newest partnership with gambling-focused UK charity GamCare. The two groups will help reduce gambling-related harm among UK’s prison populations. The New Initiative Will Provide CBT Courses for Prisoners A recent post on the Interventions Alliance […]
