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Sports
January 24, 2022
The Athletic Says Sportsbooks Alerted IBIA of Arsenal Yellow Card Controversy
The controversy surrounding an unnamed Arsenal FC player continues as The Athletic has brought new information to light. The media, which reported on the case last week, talked about suspicious betting activity that focused on one of one Arsenal player. A total of $420,000 (£310,000) had been bet on him getting a yellow card, which one […]
Industry
January 24, 2022
Instant-Win Games in Focus of MPs Reviewing Gambling Laws
Britain is tussling with its gambling laws, looking to figure out a new way to regulate the industry to the benefit of consumers and arguably business. Achieving social sustainability has been a long-sought-after quest, with problem gambling levels falling but still persisting in the country. In a new bid to mitigate the social impact of […]
Industry
January 21, 2022
Martin Bland Joined EPIC as Business Development Director
Independent gambling harm prevention consultancy EPIC Risk Management announced today a new addition to its ranks as Martin Bland joined the firm in the role of Director of Business Development. Deliver on EPIC’s Growth Strategy EPIC’s new director of business development Bland will be tasked with expanding the business that aims to protect individuals and […]
Sports
January 21, 2022
BoyleSports Offered the Best Odds on English Soccer in 2021
From yet another rich plethora of sportsbook choices for Premier League soccer matches in 2021, BoyleSports seems to have found the recipe for success. After careful data verification and comparison, Oddschecker named the Irish sportsbook the “best place to be for a flutter” in 2021. BoyleSports, the Go-To Destination for Top-Tier Premier League Betting Founded […]
Industry
January 21, 2022
Whittingdale Warns Tightening Regulations May Be Counterproductive
John Whittingdale, Britain’s former DCMS Minister, is currently overseeing the review of 2005’s Gambling Act. He used the opportunity to warn the Betting and Gaming Council of the growing thread of unlicensed gambling. Whittingdale Warns that the Black Market is Real Whittingdale addressed the issue during the annual general meeting on January 20. According to […]
Sports
January 21, 2022
Chelsea vs Tottenham Premier League Odds, Time, and Prediction
Chelsea continues its quest for the Premier League title on Sunday at Stamford Bridge, where the London Blues meet their city rival Tottenham. Winning all three points is a must for Thomas Tuchel’s boys, who are without a Premier League win in four rounds. Although Chelsea did win in each of their previous 10 duels […]
Industry
January 20, 2022
Latest YouGov Gambling Survey Should Be “Wakeup Call” for MPs
The legal tug-of-war between different parties in the UK gambling industry continues as a new YouGov poll is now the basis of the latest argument against imposing onerous restrictions that are largely seen as counter-productive. The poll, which found out that only 16% of bettors support a 2005 Gambling Act review which would come with […]
Legal
January 20, 2022
UKGC Issues Fines to Two Operators over Social Responsibility Breaches
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued updates today, citing the names of two gaming companies that have breached social responsibility protocols. The two casinos will now have to pay a collective fine of roughly $1.80 million. The businesses named in the ruling include Rank Digital Gaming and Annexio. Social Responsibility, Self-Exclusion, and Terrorist Funding […]
Sports
January 20, 2022
FA Looks into Potential Arsenal Match-Fixing Reports
Sports bodies and sportsbooks worldwide have been sounding the alarm for a while now. The sport is in danger as criminals become more sophisticated in how they carry out their fraudulent activities. Still, the highest level of the world’s most popular athletic contests has been mostly safe, that is until now. FA Works on the […]
Business
January 19, 2022
Inspired Launched Centurion and Catch of the Day Themes
Provider of technology and content for the global gaming industry Inspired Entertainment announced today pub markets in the UK can enjoy two of its most popular themes on the company’s Prismatic cabinet featuring at Category C pubs nationwide. Expanding Themes across Category C Pubs Centurion and Catch of the Day, two of Inspired Entertainment’s themes, […]