Industry
March 17, 2023
Greo Evidence Insights Offers Two Grants to Investigate Gambling-Suicide Link
The Gambling-Related Suicide Research Program, a joint initiative between the UK Gambling Commission and Greo Evidence Insights, is offering to fund to research proposals that will further understand the relationship between gambling and suicide, self-harm, or suicidal ideation. Two Research Grants Offered to Investigate Connection Between Gambling and Suicide The two types of grants available […]
Industry
March 15, 2023
BGC Says Majority of the UK Gamblers Like Betting Promotions
Ahead of the upcoming release of the review of the Gambling Act in the UK, the single industry body representing the betting and gaming industry, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), unveiled details of a new study. On Wednesday, the Council released data regarding a study conducted by YouGov that probed into whether or not […]
Sports
March 15, 2023
Chelsea May Decouple from Parimatch as White Paper Looms
No soccer club is keen to act preemptively, as a previously considered proposal to drop sponsorships between gambling firms and sports teams in the Premier League was deferred after it transpired that the White Paper reregulating the industry would be delayed. Chelsea FC Considers Position in Parimatch Deal Nevertheless, the Premier League may soon be […]
Sports
March 14, 2023
Wasserman, Channel 5 and Ladbrokes Ink Boxing Partnership
Europe’s leading boxing promotional group, Wasserman Boxing, unveiled a new collaboration with the famous bookmaker Ladbrokes. Announced Tuesday, the new deal sees the duo join forces to deliver free-to-air fight nights that will be broadcasted live via Channel 5. A statement released by Wasserman Boxing explains that the new free-to-air fights will be delivered in […]
Industry
March 10, 2023
BGC Says Tighter Restrictions May Push Gamblers to Unregulated Sites
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), the single industry body of the gaming and betting industry in the UK, released data from a new study that probed what may be the possible outcome of tight restrictions for the gambling market in the country. The study, organized by YouGov for the BGC, uncovered that 79% of […]
Industry
March 10, 2023
“Take Time to Think” Fails to Impact Players, Study Says
Recent research has highlighted that Take Time to Think, a safer gambling initiative by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), might not be very effective. The results show that the campaign and its slogan barely affect players’ behavior, if at all. The inefficiency of the Take Time to Think system was demonstrated by experts at […]
Legal
March 9, 2023
Upcoming William Hill Fine Adds to 888’s Woes
In 2022, the gambling operator 888 struck a deal with Caesars Entertainment to acquire all of William Hill’s non-US assets. However, this deal might prove to be disastrous for the former company. Not only were 888’s revenues undermined by the acquisition, but the company now how to face the result of William Hill’s regulation breaches. […]
Sports
March 9, 2023
Manchester City vs RB Leipzig Champions League Odds, Time, and Prediction
Whoever wins this game will advance to the next stage of the Champions League. It’s because the first leg of the Round of 16 doubleheader between Man City and Leipzig ended in a 1-1 tie. Oddsmakers think it’s going to be Pep Guardiola’s team, one of the reasons being that the game is played in […]
Industry
March 9, 2023
Buzz Bingo to Shutter 9 Bingo Halls to Cope with Mounting Costs
According to the Manchester Evening News, the company plans to wind down 10% of its retail capacity, or nine out of its 91 clubs across the United Kingdom. The property earmarked for closure in Manchester is Belle Vue, with the company explaining that COVID-19 lockdowns have suppressed business in places, and the ongoing group operations […]
Industry
March 8, 2023
Sky Bet Names Grey London as New Agency Partner
British gambling operator Sky Bet has selected Grey London as an agency partner, replacing the outgoing Who Wot Why. The operator is excited about the change and believes that a bright future awaits Sky Bet and its new ally. As the agency of record of Sky Bet, Grey London will manage the gambling company’s advertising […]
