Industry
January 12, 2022
Gambling Industry Vets Lobby for Their Stop Gambling Harm Initiative
Former Paddy Power chair Fintan Drury has partnered with co-founder Stewart Kenny and Mercury Private Equity managing director Ian Armitage to create the Stop Gambling Harm initiative. Mercury was the first-ever institutional investor to support Paddy Power, which means all members of the trio have had close and lucrative ties with the popular Irish sportsbook. […]
Business
January 12, 2022
Flutter Completes Tombola Acquisition, Appoints Reilly as MD
The Irish bookmaking holding company Flutter Entertainment has finalized its acquisition of the British online bingo platform Tombola – a deal that was announced back in November. Following the agreement’s completion, Flutter appointed Ben Reilly, the commercial director of Paddy Power Sports, as the managing director of the newly acquired business. Flutter Completes Acquisition The […]
Industry
January 12, 2022
UKGC Reminds Industry Stakeholders of Consultation Deadline
Last November, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has asked for feedback from industry stakeholders regarding a review of its Statement of Principles. On Tuesday, the UKGC issued a reminder on the upcoming deadline for the consultation. The UKCG Seeking Guidance on Several Matters The Gambling Commission is looking for guidance and opinions on several different […]
Industry
January 10, 2022
GambleAware Awards Project to Help Gambling Disorder Treatment
The British gambling awareness charity, GambleAware, announced on Monday the outcome of an award process looking to extend the provision of residential rehabilitation for gambling disorder. GambleAware Picks Adferiad Recovery in Collaboration with Gordon Moody for a New Project The three-year pilot project aims at extending the National Gambling Treatment Service (NGTS). GambleAware chose to […]
Industry
January 10, 2022
The Gambling Review Could Endanger UK’s Horse Racing Industry
Due to publication in the spring of 2022, the UK Government’s White Paper will establish the proposals that would emerge from the Review of the Gambling Act 2005. This Act is the basis for regulating all forms of gambling in the UK, thus the critical importance of the pending changes about to be brought to […]
Industry
January 10, 2022
UK Good Causes Need to Receive Higher Percentage from Gambling, Says Report
Launched in 1994, Camelot, the UK’s National Lottery operator, has made thousands of lucky winners millionaires. Only recently, the operator has been under fire because of its instant win games that are available via mobile devices. Now, a recent report urges Camelot to contribute more to good causes. Good Causes Receive Different Percentage from Different […]
Sports
January 7, 2022
Drogheda United FC Vows to Stay Away from Gambling Partnerships
Drogheda United FC is taking a stand against gambling sponsorships in Irish soccer. The team has vowed that it would not seek any ties with gambling companies to forward its sustainability and competitiveness. Looking for Investment Opportunities Elsewhere While teams have grown accustomed to similar arrangements with gambling firms, many are now trying to look […]
Industry
January 7, 2022
Andrew Rhodes Likely to Remain at Helm of UKGC, Guardian
Andrew Rhodes stepped in as an executive director of the Gambling Commission back in June 2021. That happened after his predecessor, Neil McArthur, stepped down vacated the post. His resignation came amid the review of the Gambling Act and many challenges related to the growth of online and mobile gambling. UKGC May Keep Its Current […]
Industry
January 7, 2022
The BBC Reviews Furlough Claims by Ladbrokes, Betfred, and Others
Ladbrokes has had strong years despite the challenges the sportsbook faced in its home market and beyond. Now, the BBC has looked into the company’s furlough claims, with Ladbrokes collecting $132 million (£102 million) by tapping into the Job Retention program offered by the government to help businesses keep on their employees. Furlough Money Go […]
Industry
January 7, 2022
ICE and iGB Affiliate London to Be Hosted in April, Clarion Confirms
Clarion Gaming has shared the official dates for ICE and iGB Affiliate for this year. Even though the original plan was for ICE London to take place from February 1 to February 3 and iGB Affiliate London to take place from February 2 to February 5, they were postponed due to the outbreak of the […]