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NetGaming, the creative new casino studio, is gearing up for ICE London with an exclusive supercar display as part of its announcement of two exciting automotive brand licence agreements. The vehicles will be displayed in the main boulevard at Stand MS6. Delegates are encouraged to enter a competition to win 1 of 5 high-octane […]
Supplier ready to bring full suite of cutting-edge products to regulated market Pragmatic Play, one of the leading software providers for video slots, live casino and bingo, is poised to launch its full Live Casino offering in the UK. Sheriff Khamoura, Head of Compliance at Pragmatic Play, said: “Taking our Live Casino portfolio into […]
Five operators face having their licences reviewed. Seventeen online casino operators are being investigated by the Gambling Commission amid concerns around preventing money laundering. Five of the operators face having their licences reviewed, the commission said, after it made findings of a “serious nature” into how such organisations are meeting their social responsibilities. A letter […]
The gambling commission from the UK is set to investigate a series of problems regarding self exclusion after a report from the BBC. The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) has decided to follow up an investigation carried away by BBC Radio 5 Live, where an undercover reporter managed to bet in 19 of the […]
Greentube and Kindred extended their agreement to launch game content on unibet.co.uk. Kindred Group has added the acclaimed Greentube slot content to its UK-facing online casino brand Unibet.co.uk Greentube, the NOVOMATIC Interactive division, has extended its agreement with the Kindred Group to launch its diverse and exciting game content on the popular online casino www.unibet.co.uk. A […]
Unikrn, the coolest sounding esports betting platform in the multiverse, has suffered a pinprick of a problem after Tabcorp announced its decision to sever the head of their Luxbet business. Tabcorp decided on the cull in the wake of their $11 billion merger with former rival Tatts Group, telling the press that the company that made […]
Betway Group employees have raised more than £70,000 ($95,000/€80,000) for one of its charity partners, the English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS). The betting operator, which is the shirt sponsor of Premier League team West Ham United, said the funds will go towards the EFDS’s Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI), which supports facility providers to […]
The gambling commission from the UK outlined plans to make lotteries clearer for consumers. The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) has outlined new plans to make lotteries clearer for consumers. The news come just a few days after the commission appointed James Mackay as the new Executive Director. The new plans are set to […]
The Remote Gambling Association has urged the government to set a new statutory levy in order to replace the voluntary funding system. The voluntary funding system that benefits research, education, and treatment of problem gambling could soon be replaced by a statutory levy, which was just proposed by the Remote Gambling Association (RGA). The RGA […]
Sarah Harrison is to leave the Gambling Commission for a role at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Sarah Harrison, credited with giving the Gambling Commission far more teeth in her time as chief executive, is to leave the industry regulator at the end of February to take up a senior role […]
UK gambling regulators have fined yet another online licensee for failing to adequately disclose significant conditions of promotional offers. On Tuesday, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced that it had imposed a £100k penalty on online gambling operator Broadway Gaming Ltd for what the regulator deemed to be misleading advertising material on five Broadway-controlled websites. In June 2016, […]
The online gambling industry in the United Kingdom totaled £4.7 billion from April 2016 to March 2017. According to the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC), gross gambling yield (GGY) from the online gaming market in the territory totaled £4.7 billion between April 2016 and March 2017, which represents a 10.1 percent increase when compared […]
Red Tiger Gaming has integrated its full suite of market-leading online casino games and player management software to William Hill. Titles from Red Tiger Gaming, including Arcade Bomb, Lucky Wizard and Totem Lightning are now available to Hills’ customers, with over 100 games expected to launch during the next three years. Red Tiger has also […]
Belfast City Council is reportedly carrying out a public consultation into whether to build a £300m casino complex in the city, according to the Belfast Telegraph. It is also considering updating citywide licensing laws, which currently prohibit the development of casino properties. Two leading casino operators have already held discussions with political and business […]
Online gambling firms are being told to review the terms and conditions they have in place before action is stepped up in the New Year to ensure consumers are treated fairly. This announcement comes as a result of joint work with Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), into unfair terms and misleading practices by online gambling businesses. The […]
Sky Bet has signed a five-year extension to its headline sponsorship of the English Football League (EFL). The new deal will run up to the 2023/24 season and will extend the overall sponsorship to a total of at least 11 years. Sky Bet has not disclosed the overall value of the deal, but has […]
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced plans to regulate binary trading after a rise in complaints and reports of scamming. At present, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) oversees regulation of activity related to binary trading, but as of January 3, 2018, this responsibility will pass to the FCA. The FCA will authorise […]
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) revealed yesterday a new strategy that is set to help form a well-regulated gambling market dedicated to consumers. The strategy sets out the regulator’s focus and commitment in five point areas. As the UKGC said in a statement, the five priority areas are protecting the interests of consumers, […]
The owner of the Express Newspapers expressed his desire to bid for the right to run the National Lottery. Richard Desmond, owner of British national newspapers Daily Star and Daily Express, revealed his intentions to bid for the right to run the National Lottery once it is up for renewal. Desmond currently runs the Health Lottery. Camelot runs […]
First-of-its-kind agreement to safeguard English and Scottish football from the threat of match-fixing Football DataCo, the official data rights holder of all the professional football leagues in England and Scotland, has today announced a landmark integrity agreement with Genius Sports and Perform Group. The Genius Sports and Perform partnership is the first time that […]