Industry
July 9, 2020
UKGC Calls for Changes on Online Slot Games Aiming at Safer Gambling
The Gambling Commission in the UK has launched a consultation regarding proposed changes for online slot games. With those changes the regulator is ultimately planning to reduce gambling-related harm. The GC Urges for Changes Making Online Slot Games Safer for Users July 9, the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) started consultations regarding changes of the […]
Casino
July 6, 2020
UKGC Report Shows Gambling Activity Going Up Slightly
A latest report by the UK Gambling Commission shows a slight increase in gambling activities. Revenue increase is also observed based on numbers from the most recent report. Updated UKGC Report Suggests Gambling Activity Increase The UK Gambling Commission released its latest report regarding gambling customer activity during the lockdown. According to the report, the […]
Industry
June 29, 2020
Committee: DCMS and GC Failed to Protect Consumers
The Public Accounts Committee which examines the value for money of Government projects, programs, and service delivery, published recently a report regarding its “Gambling regulation: problem gambling and protecting vulnerable people” ongoing inquiry. The Committee exposed the glaring deficiencies of the UK Gambling Commission (GC) and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) […]
Legal
June 22, 2020
UKGC Starts New Interim Group to Reduce Gambling Harm
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has called upon the experience of players who have experienced harm from gambling and addiction and who will now help the regulator how to best minimize the incidence of gambling-related harm in vulnerable players. UK Gambling Commission Interim Group to Help Address Gambling Harm The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) will […]
Legal
June 21, 2020
High Value Customers Get a Say in UKGC Redrawing of VIP Schemes
The UKGC has started a consultation which will run through August 14 and seek the input of high value customers to help regulate the high-roller and VIP segment without dealing a major blow to the gaming industry. Overregulation Prompts UKGC to Seek VIP Players Opinions With over-regulation the new buzzword in the United Kingdom, the […]
Legal
June 19, 2020
Mandatory Loss Limits and Minimum Spin Speed Among New Regulations Proposed by UKGC
Following an update on the Industry Challenges initiative, the UKGC has proposed new measures towards safer gambling. Gambling Industry “Challenges Initiative” Receives an Update The UK Gambling Commission has posted an update on its “Industry Challenges” initiative. The initiative, which was launched back in October, now has an updated paper published by the UKGC. The […]
Legal
June 18, 2020
UK Gaming Industry Opposes the Additional Restrictions Offered by MPs
The UK gaming industry disapproves of the recently proposed restrictive measures by the country’s MPs. The industry points out that such measures are unnecessary but also adds that the country’s market is already heavily regulated. New Restrictive Gambling Measures Rejected by Industry Earlier this week, additional restrictive measures on gambling were proposed by Members of […]
Casino
June 12, 2020
Gambling in the UK Keeps Declining Says Latest GC Report
A report by the UK Gambling Commission compares the results of people interviewed in April and May 2020. Based on the report, a decline in the time spent gambling observed in the UK gambling industry. GC’s Survey Comparing April-May Results Marks a Decrease in Gambling Newly posted data by the UK Gambling Commission shows a […]
Legal
May 30, 2020
UK Gambling Commission: Player Protection Investigation Leads to Company Closure
The UK Gambling Commission has been using all of its delegated power to force gambling operators to comply with regulations regarding establishing a safer environment, dishing hefty fines to companies for failing to meet their obligations, accumulating nearly $60 million from 2014 to 2019 in penalties. VIP Status behind the Excessive Losses Yet, this fact […]
Casino
May 30, 2020
Online Gaming on the Rise According to UKGC Statistic
UKGC statistic shows increase in remote casino operations in the country. At the same time, decreased numbers are observed in total GGY and number of premises for the UK. Remote Betting, Remote Bingo and Remote Casino Mark an Increase Gambling industry statistic released by the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) has marked an increase in […]