Industry
February 4, 2022
NIESR Tasked with Modelling Gambling Harm Economic Cost
The National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) announced it would be spearheading an ambitious project that would seek to measure the cost of gambling harm on the society and economy. Simulating Different Outcomes to Arrive at a Cost Estimate Britain’s oldest independent economic research institute NIESR will seek to provide an estimate of […]
Industry
February 4, 2022
EGT Is the Latest Company to Withdraw from ICE London in April
ICE London 2022 lists yet another company that will not be present at the exhibition as the Bulgarian provider Euro Games Technology (EGT) has officially announced that it won’t participate in this year’s event which is scheduled to take place at ExCeL London. Coming at the Event Carries a Lot of Risks, According to EGT […]
Business
February 4, 2022
Playtech Signs Partnership with The Jockey Club as It Ponders New Takeover Deal
Playtech isn’t letting something as mundane as bidding wars stand in its way of expansion. The gaming content developer’s shareholders just rejected a proposal by Aristocrat to purchase the company, only to have another deal emerge immediately after. While Playtech executives figure out what to do next, the company’s software engineers will be busy working […]
Industry
February 2, 2022
UKGC Uncovers Illegal Facebook Lotteries With the Help of Law Enforcement
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has led an investigation that saw the disruption of several illegal Facebook lotteries. With the help of law enforcement through the Government Agency Intelligence Network (GAIN) and a Facebook representative, the investigation focused on the illegal operations, which posed numerous risks to both consumers and vulnerable players. These developments come […]
Industry
February 1, 2022
Gamstop Selected to Conduct BGC’s Single Customer View Trial
The United Kingdom’s Betting and Gaming Council has chosen the non-profit self-exclusion provider Gamstop to lead a single customer view trial. The trial will seek to identify bettors exposed to gambling harm risk and protect them from getting harmed further. Single Customer View to Become a Reality To make sure this will work, the BGC […]
Sports
January 31, 2022
Bojoko Launches a British Sports Betting Affiliate Website
The betting affiliate Bojoko has expanded its presence in the United Kingdom by launching a sports betting website. Bojoko Launches a New Affiliate Site The British site goes by the name Bojoko Sports Betting and will use a double-layer approach to provide punters with a better understanding of sports wagering before placing a bet. The […]
Industry
January 31, 2022
GambleAware Launches Historical Gambling Harm Campaign for Women
Independent charity aimed at preventing and treating gambling harms GambleAware has launched the “Losing track of the world around you,” a historical campaign aimed at women gamblers. The movement results from the hard work and creativity of a team of experts from record agency M&C Saatchi, along with Freud’s PR specialists and Goodstuff’s media planning […]
Industry
January 31, 2022
GambleAware Could Reduce Programs as UK’s NHS Cuts Funding
The National Health Services (NHS) in the UK is distancing itself from the gambling industry. A report by The Sunday Times indicates that the NHS will likely announce that it will not accept funds or donations from charities related to the UK gambling industry. This means that funding for problem gambling education, treatment and research […]
Legal
January 31, 2022
Businessman Loses Over $5 Million at a UK Casino, Decides to File a Lawsuit
Malaysian businessman has sued Aspinalls casino (Mayfair) after he gambled over $5.1 million (£3.9 million) in a 72-hour card game. According to the player, it was the casino’s duty to notice his losing streak and prevent him from losing more money. The Player is Business Tycoon and Private Member of the Casino Han Joeh Lim […]
Business
January 31, 2022
Denise Coates on the Top of Sunday Times Tax List Once Again
Denise Coates, the founder of the British iGaming company Bet365, has risen to the top of the Sunday Times Tax List for the third year in a row. Alongside her father Peter and her brother John, Coates’ tax results are almost double that of the second entry on the list. The Coates Family Dominates the […]