Industry
July 12, 2022
Flutter Names Lisa Sewell Chief People and Operations Officer
The global gambling group, Flutter Entertainment, hired the services of industry veteran, Lisa Sewell. Flutter Appoints Lisa Sewell Chief People and Operations Officer Effective from Monday, June 11, 2022, Sewell was appointed as the company’s new chief people and operations officer. In her new position as a part of Flutter, she will be spearheading the […]
Business
July 12, 2022
Delasport Leads New Expansion Push in Europe with UK
Delasport has received a license to enter and expand in the UK gambling market. The company has earned a B2B Remote Gambling Software License and Remote Betting Host Real Events License which gives the company a significant breath of operation. Delasport Clears UKGC Bar to Provide Businesses with Products As a result, Delasport will be […]
Sports
July 11, 2022
Paddy Power Pokes Fun at UEFA’s Stadium Choices
Last week, Flutter officially confirmed the leave of Paddy Power’s chief executive officer Victor Corcoran. Now, the Irish sportsbook is in the news again for ridiculing the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) for its choice of a location that would host Women’s Euros. The sportsbook flew 25-feet inflatable arrows over Belgium vs Iceland game […]
Industry
July 11, 2022
GambleAware: Curbing Stigma Can Mitigate Harm
GambleAware, a charity organization that protects people from gambling harm, has published a new study. According to new data, discrimination against compulsive players discourages them from seeking help. “Person-first” Terminology Can Relieve Harm The study is titled “Building Knowledge of Stigma Related to Gambling and Gambling Harms in Great Britain” and was conducted by the […]
Sports
July 11, 2022
Tony Bloom Lobbies for a Ban on Gambling Shirt Sponsorships
Professional gambler and Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club owner and chairman Tony Bloom has expressed his support for a ban on gambling shirt sponsorships in the Premier League. Bloom explained his position by talking about the need to further protect youngsters and vulnerable players against potential gambling harms and risks. “There Is Still a […]
Industry
July 11, 2022
DCMS Names Damian Collins as Online Safety Minister
The United Kingdom’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sports has named Damian Collins as the new online safety minister. In this position, Collins will continue his long work on online safety. Collins Becomes Minister of Online Safety Collins, Britain’s MP for Folkestone & Hythe, will be responsible for overseeing the release of the UK’s […]
Casino
July 11, 2022
Gambler Who Took Own Life Was Bombarded with Gambling Ads
Gambling companies can definitely do better to regulate and take notice of vulnerable and at-risk consumers. This is the lesson most British operators can learn from the tragedy of Ryan Myers from Huyton, Lancashire, who took his own life over excessive gambling. Young and Loved Man Takes Own Life Because of Gambling The 27-year-old was […]
Industry
July 8, 2022
UKGC to Change Its Approach to Penalties and Consultations
Tim Miller, the executive director of Britain’s Gambling Commission (UKGC), announced that the regulator will change the way it imposes penalties. According to Miller, this will help the industry by forcing operators to remain compliant and relieving gambling harm. Miller Said the UKGC Will Rethink Its Approach Miller made his announcement at the CMS […]
Industry
July 8, 2022
Bacta: Next Gov Should Tend the White Paper ASAP
John White, CEO of Bacta, a body representing the amusement and gaming machine industry, addressed the recent political resignations. He used the opportunity to raise the question of Britain’s gambling review white paper and ask the next government to take care of it. White Addressed the Resignations Chris Philp, UK’s Minister for tech and digital […]
Industry
July 8, 2022
Premier League to Delay Voluntary Ban Voting
The Premier League will have to take a step back and delay a proposed voluntary ban on sports gambling sponsorships following the expected resignation of minister for gambling Chris Philp on Thursday. According to Sky News, the vote has now been pushed back to late July and will not happen sooner. Premier League Delays Vote […]
