Sports
October 28, 2021
York City Player Suspended and Fined over Illegal Betting
A York City FC player has been suspended for a month from soccer and fined following evidence that he had placed illegal bets, the Football Association reported. A probe opened into Joshua King established that the player, who joined the club in August 2019, had placed over 139 bets on two season matches and events. […]
Business
October 27, 2021
Bally’s Corporation Acquires UK Game Studio Degree 53
Omni-channel gaming and entertainment company Bally’s Corporation announced the acquisition of game innovation studio Degree 53 as the latest step to enhance its in-house technology. Enhance In-House Technology The acquisition of the based in Manchester, UK, Degree 53 will further enhance technical capabilities for NYSE-listed Bally’s Corporation as it continues to establish a leading position […]
Industry
October 27, 2021
Howard League Asks for a Change in the Handling of Problem Gambling Crimes
Following its two-year research on the relationship between problem gambling and crime, the Howard League for Penal Reform has asked the United Kingdom’s Criminal Justice System to revise its approach to crimes related to problem gambling. The Howard League Deemed CJS’s Approach to be Suboptimal Based on the experience of gambling crime victims, gambling firms, […]
Industry
October 26, 2021
Survey: United Kingdom Problem Gambling Falls to 0.3%
According to a survey, problem gambling in the United Kingdom has dropped to 0.3%. This statistic is based on 4,009 questioned bettors. For comparison, in September 2020, the Gambling Commission of Great Britain reported double this number. The Results of the Recent Survey The data reveals other curious findings. According to the survey, the highest […]
Business
October 26, 2021
Gambling Opponents Scrutinize William Hill’s Cheap Food Offerings
London-based gambling company William Hill is under fire by gambling opponents for its decision to sell food in some of its stores. The idea is pretty new and is being tested in 5 out of 1,048 retail locations, The Guardian reported. Gambling Opponents Slam the Food Offering According to those opposed to the gaming industry, […]
Industry
October 25, 2021
BGC’s Boss Asks Chancellor to Present a “Budget for Jobs”
Rishi Sunak served as a Chancellor of the Exchequer in the UK since last year. On Wednesday of this week, he is expected to deliver a budget that will help the country offset the economic uncertainty brought by the global COVID-19 pandemic. BGC Calls on Chancellor to Deliver Budget for Jobs The budget will be […]
Industry
October 25, 2021
Camelot Under Fire Because of Instant-Win Games Focus
The United Kingdom’s National Lottery operator Camelot has found itself under fire by members of the Conservative Party and the Labor Party. The Members of Parliament are unhappy with the operator’s focus on app-based games. Politicians Are Unamused With Camelot The Guardian reported that politicians believe traditional paper slips are a much better option and […]
Industry
October 22, 2021
TalkBanStop Shows Positive Result, Reduces Gambling-Related Harms
TalkBanStop is a pilot launched for 12 months that aims at reducing gambling-related harms. Thanks to combining gambling exclusion tools and trained advisers, the pilot aims to help people who have felt problem gambling. A New Pilot Campaign Is Making Positive Impact GamCare, Gamban and GAMSTOP all collaborated to launch TalkBanStop. The innovative pilot offers […]
Industry
October 21, 2021
UKGC Plans to Update Gambling Participation and Prevalence Statistics Collection
Earlier this year, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced the launch of a consultation seeking to change the way gambling participation and prevalence statistics are collected. Those statistics are used by the UKGC to determine the levels of problem gambling, gambling participation and gambling activity in the country. UKGC to Launch a Pilot Research This […]
Business
October 21, 2021
Flutter Entertainment Opens New UK Tech Hub
Global betting and gaming conglomerate Flutter Entertainment announced today the opening of its new state-of-the-art technology and innovation hub located in Leeds, Yorkshire. Technology Is Key The new £15-million ($20.7 million) facility designed by prominent property developer MEPC is looking to fill around 1,700 positions, most of which are across the media, technology and creative […]