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Poker
December 30, 2021
Two Women Arrested in Campbeltown for Secretly Filming Police Officers
A rather bizarre event took place in Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute, as two women were arrested for filming naked police officers while they allegedly played strip poker after a night out. According to reports, the incident took place last month in a third-floor flat. The Video Was Uploaded Online and Sparked an Investigation This event […]
Sports
December 30, 2021
Betfred Pays out Manchester City to Win Premier League Early Again
Betfred has done it before, so why not do it again? The British sportsbook is paying out all bets on Manchester City to win the Premier League ahead of the event’s end, as the company is confident that nothing can dethrone the team. Paying out in Advance is Betfred’s Signature Style Betfred has paid out […]
Sports
December 27, 2021
UK’s BGC Notes That Safer Gambling and Sports Sponsorships Go Side by Side
As UK authorities are set to commence the long-awaited review of the Gambling Act, which will make changes that will regulate the gambling industry better and allow its residents to participate in these activities in the safest possible way, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) reminds everyone of the fact that sports sponsorships must go […]
Sports
December 23, 2021
PickGuru Signed Data Deals with Stats Perform and Sportradar
A brand new social gaming platform, PickGuru, announced agreements with Stats Perform and Sportradar to display its ambition to disrupt the social gaming space. PickGuru Means Business The deals with industry-leading providers of sports data and data-driven technology Stats Perform and Sportradar officially confirmed the intention of the relatively new social gaming platform PickGuru to […]
Legal
December 23, 2021
UKGC: IMME Investigation Finds Social Responsibility, AML Breaches
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced details regarding an investigation into the gambling business of International Multi-Media Entertainments (IMME). IMME is an Isle of Man-based company that runs the betting website lotteries.com. GC Reveals Conclusion Regarding IMME Investigation The investigation was launched last year, but its conclusion was published on Wednesday this week. Coinciding with […]
Legal
December 23, 2021
ASA Upholds Verdicts in Ads Involving Arsenal’s Fan Token
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), the UK’s media regulator, has turned down appeals in the case of Arsenal Football Club regarding promotional materials that the regulator previously found offending on three counts. ASA Argues Against Arsenal Defense in Fan Token Case According to ASA, Arsenal FC’s website and Facebook publicized materials that were in violation […]
Sports
December 21, 2021
Tebwin Named Worchester Warriors Official Betting Partner
Online gaming and sports betting brand Tebwin scored another UK sports partnership deal after teaming up with Gallagher Premiership rugby club Worcester Warriors to become the team’s official betting partner. Second Sports Partnership in the UK The sports deal Tebwin signed with the Warriors comes only months after the brand operated by King J. Entertainment […]
Sports
December 21, 2021
AstroPay Strengthens Deal With Burnley FC, Will Support Women’s Soccer
The leading online payment solutions provider AstroPay has strengthened its existing partnership with the British soccer club Burnley FC. The improved deal will cover the rest of the 2021/22 soccer season. AstroPay Supports Burnley’s Women’s Team The relationship between the two parties first began at the start of this year’s Premier League season when AstroPay […]
Industry
December 21, 2021
UK Faces Increase in Gamblers Over 65 in 2021, Research Data Shows
As the analysis of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCP) of data provided by the UK Gambling Commission suggests, the number of UK residents who are over 65 and gamble at least once a month is 620,000 larger compared to 2019. Psychiatrists Are Warning Authorities Of The Rising Problem Psychiatrists have warned authorities of a […]
Industry
December 21, 2021
Rank to Appoint Finance Veteran Richard Harris as Group CFO
Land-based casino and bingo operator in the UK Rank Group announced a new addition to its executive team after Richard Harris agreed to become the new group chief financial officer. Extensive Financial Sector Experience Rank Group is appointing the current CFO of estate agency Foxtons Group Harris as its new CFO effective May 1, 2022. […]