Industry
October 21, 2021
Military Veterans in the UK More Likely to Experience Problem Gambling, Says Study
A new study sought to investigate the social and economic costs of gambling among UK military veterans. The study, published by the British Medical Journal, found that veterans are nearly 11 times more likely to experience problem gambling than the general population. British Medical Journal Reveals the Results of a New Study A new study […]
Business
October 20, 2021
Jogo Global Receives Supplier License in the UK
The UK Gaming Commission has granted Jogo Global a remote gambling software and games host casino license. The regulatory approval allows the company to partner and extend its product line up to UK-licensed operators. Jogo Global offers several main types of products – from gaming platforms to premium mobile, online, and land-based content, as well […]
Industry
October 15, 2021
BGC Launches “Take Time To Think,” Replaces “When The Fun Stops”
The “When The Fun Stops, Stop” responsible gambling message has been the backbone of the fight against gambling addiction in the UK for several years. Now, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has launched a new campaign they hope would continue to positively impact society and allow vulnerable players to stay protected. The BGC is […]
Casino
October 14, 2021
PlatinCasino Offers $7,000 to People to Marathon The Simpsons
British online casino operator PlatinCasino.co.uk has put out a quite unorthodox and intriguing gig for people with some time to spend. The operator is seeking enthusiasts who are willing to watch the whole Simpsons franchise for a tempting reward of $7,000. PlatinCasino’s Unusual Gig The reason behind this rather unusual job is that PlatinCasino wants […]
Sports
October 14, 2021
Checkd Dev Builds Future-Proof Sky Sports Fantasy Football Platform
Checkd Dev is back with a new season of its acclaimed fantasy sports product through the Sky Sports Fantasy Football platform. The overhauled app has improved overall functionality, allowing players to join leaderboards and track results in real-time, and is built directly for iOS and Android. Improved Product aiming at Future Growth and Innovation As an improvement on […]
Industry
October 14, 2021
UKGC Interim Boss Andrew Rhodes Comments on Football Index
The Football Index debacle has left a bitter aftertaste in legislators and consumers who have accused the UK Gambling Commission of inaction in the matter. In a new blog post, the interim commission boss Andrew Rhodes takes to explain his position as seen through the regulator’s prism, arguing that there were no red flags when […]
Industry
October 13, 2021
Gambling Commission Reveals Details of £450K VGC Settlement
The UK Gambling Commission released today a statement of the facts which had led to its enforcement actions against a land-based casino operator that already agreed to pay £450,000 ($612,000) for its failings. Social Responsibility and AML Failures Victoria Gate Casino (VGC), a brick-and-mortar gambling venue in Leeds, will pay the hefty sanction as part […]
Casino
October 13, 2021
ASA Upholds Ruling against Napoleons Casinos over “Unacceptable” Ad
The British media regulator has targeted and ruled against brick-and-mortar casino operator Napoleons Casinos citing an ad the company aired as socially irresponsible. ASA Sides with Complainants against Napoleons Casinos The United Kingdom’s media regulator, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), has ruled against a Facebook ad and operator Napoleons Casinos after the latter used what […]
Legal
October 12, 2021
Sorare Defends Its Position Against the UKGC
Blockchain-based fantasy football platform Sorare has been quick to respond to the UK Gambling Commission’s suspicions concerning the former party’s lack of license. Sorare has defended its business, claiming it doesn’t fall under the gambling regulator’s remit. UKGC’s Investigation on Sorare The whole issue stems from the UKGC’s decision to investigate Sorare. According to […]
Business
October 11, 2021
Relax Gaming Teams Up with William Hill to Expand in UK
Relax Gaming has announced the signing of a deal with British operator William Hill that will allow the content supplier to offer its games through William Hill’s website. The agreement also includes content by other companies that have used Relax’s native Powered by Relax and Silver Bullet solutions. Gaining Stronger Foothold in the United Kingdom […]