Legal
June 14, 2022
UKGC Boss Tells Operators to Step Up Consumer Protection
During the Westminster Media Forum Gambling Regulation Conference on Monday, Andrew Rhodes, the CEO of the Gambling Commission, which is the gambling regulator in the UK, revealed details regarding the impact of gambling on society in the country. He spoke about key points related to the growth of the industry and urged operators to join […]
Business
June 7, 2022
Swifty Global Acquires UKGC-Suspended Operator Goldchip
Financial and sports betting technology solutions provider Swifty Global has confirmed its acquisition of Goldchip, a UK-focused betting firm that recently had its license revoked by the country’s regulator. The acquisition paves the way for Goldchip’s return to the market, as its new owner already possesses UK and Curacao gambling licenses. A Second Chance for […]
Industry
June 3, 2022
UK Gambling Commission Publishes New Research, “Path to Play”
The UK gambling commission recently released the result of its newest research regarding the betting habits of gamblers. The Path to Play examines the key milestones and stages which gamblers go through and shows how gambling experiences can differ for different people or in varying contexts. The survey included 937 people who had gambled within […]
Industry
May 25, 2022
UKGC Appoints Andrew Rhodes as Its Permanent CEO
The UK Gambling Commission has appointed Andrew Rhodes as the permanent chief executive. Rhodes was appointed as interim chief executive of the British regulator back in June 2021, two months after Neil McArthur decided to step down. Rhodes Was Rumored to Remain at the Helm Since January Even though the UKGC appointed Rhodes as the […]
Industry
May 24, 2022
UKGC Greenlit Gambling Harms Survey Methodology
Around 65% of gamblers in the United Kingdom are not in favor of highly restrictive betting and imposed wagering limits, according to data from a YouGov survey. They argued that the said measures would likely make them look for unregulated or black markets. Today, the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) decided to embrace a new […]
Industry
May 24, 2022
Gamblers Don’t Want Too Many Gambling Restrictions
As the government is preparing to impose more restrictive measures on gambling in a bid to safeguard consumers against gambling-related harm, and in more extreme cases, suicides, not everyone seems to be happy with the measure. In fact, some 65% of gamblers in the United Kingdom argue that by being too restrictive and setting limits […]
Industry
May 23, 2022
Safer Game Design Code Eliminates Some Gamification Features
A Safer Game Design Code for gaming machines in land-based gaming establishments was finalized by three gaming sector trading bodies last week. ‘Commitment to Socially Responsible Recreational Gaming’ The Safer Game Design Code finalized by the British Amusement Catering Trade Association (BACTA), the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) and The Bingo Association is a cross-sector […]
Casino
May 18, 2022
UKGC Suspends Goldchip Limited License, Cites Breaches of Gambling Act
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced the suspension of Goldchip Limited’s license as the regulator is moving in to review the company’s operations and its suitability to hold a license in the first place. UKGC is citing potential breaches of the Gambling Act review and argues that Goldchip Limited may have acted against the […]
Legal
May 17, 2022
UKGC Fined Progress Play and Jumpman Gaming
The UK Gambling Commission has shown its resilience in ensuring the stability of the gambling industry in the country as it issued fines totaling around £675,000 ($836,535) to Progress Play and Jumpman Gaming. The Two Operators Breached AML and Social Responsibility Rules Progress Play’s fine is £175,718 ($219,438) while Jumpman Gaming’s fine is £500,000 ($624,405) […]
Lottery
May 12, 2022
Camelot Says It Will Go Bankrupt if National Lottery License Goes to Allwyn
Camelot, the current operator of Britain’s National Lottery is concerned about losing the license bid to Allwyn. Devastated by its loss, the former company presented its case to the court, claiming that the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission has been unfair. During one of the latest days of the trial, Camelot claimed that losing the lottery […]
