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As the lead responsibility body in the sector, Senet Group is launching its Quarter Four awareness campaign to coincide with Responsible Gambling Week. In coming weeks, Senet will place stand-alone responsible gambling advertising in a number of the live football matches and 2000 more adverts across channels and programmes where we know a significant percentage […]
The ASA has issued a warning to World Lottery Club. After the affiliate controversy, the ASA has recently targeted a controversial ad for World Lottery Club. The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has carried on with a complaint against World Lottery Club for a misleading ad posted on Facebook. The warning was issued shortly after […]
UK Gambling Commission Finds that 450,000 Children Gamble in England and Wales Weekly The UK Gambling Commission has moved to outline its full commitment to protect underage gambling. In an article published over the weekend several operators are obstructing the younger generation with its marketing campaigns to attract underage children to their online gambling products. […]
The UK Gambling Commission has moved to outline its commitment to protecting children from betting-related harm after a newspaper accused some major operators of deliberately targeting youngsters. In an article published the Sunday Times last week, the newspaper said that a number of betting companies are using popular cartoon characters in marketing campaigns to attract […]
A multibillion-pound merger between GVC and Ladbrokes Coral could be finalised as soon as this month in a move that could trigger a wave of fresh M&A deals across the industry. The Financial Times newspaper reports that the two companies are further towards completing a deal than previously known. The newspaper believes Ladbrokes Coral […]
UK betting operators are prepping the roll-out of in-play horse-race betting thanks to the miracles of global positioning system (GPS) technology. On Friday, the Guardian took a break from its daily bookie-bashing to herald the imminent arrival of enhanced in-play wagering for UK racing fans. The paper claimed a “leading online bookmaker” intends to […]
OneBet sets sights on motor sport fans with first ever WRC pools betting product. Full Colossus pools portfolio to be delivered alongside exclusive motor sport pools. OneBet has announced the launch of WRC pools betting in the UK in collaboration with Colossus Bets. Although a newcomer to the sports betting space, OneBet is seeking to establish […]
ALEA has completed the acquisition of LadyLucks.co.uk from International Game Technology (IGT). Launched in 2004 as the market’s first mobile-only casino, LadyLucks.co.uk will now be offered across both desktop and mobile channels. ALEA has also increased the total number of game providers from two to seven, with LadyLucks.co.uk now featuring more than 80 games […]
New platform will open up world’s largest jackpots for UK mobile audiences Lottoz.co.uk, the new fully regulated global online lottery platform, lands in the UK this month with a mission to eliminate geographical borders and give UK lottery enthusiasts the chance to bet on jackpots from the biggest lotteries worldwide. Lottoz is challenging […]
The GambleAware charity has hit out at gambling companies in the UK for failing to implement effective strategies regarding responsible gambling. In a report made public on Wednesday, GambleAware said operators are “poor” at giving staff suitable training in how to promote safe gambling among customers. The charity also said that existing responsible gambling messages […]
Online payment specialist Easy Payment Gateway (EPG) has struck a deal with Colossus Bets to provide the sports betting operator with its suite of payment processors and services. Under the deal, Colossus Bets will gain access to more than 220 different payment acquirers, solutions and wallets, supported by EPG’s real-time reporting and transaction routing. Jose […]
The number of people being treated for gambling addiction on mobile phones and tablet devices has jumped significantly in recent years, according to a new report by the National Problem Gambling Clinic (NPGC). Published by the BBC, the study shows that while 24% of NPGC patients in 2012-13 were struggling with mobile gambling, this […]
Andy Harris has resigned from his position as CEO of British slots and table games provider Realistic Games with immediate effect. Andy Harris, who was promoted to the role in April, 2016, submitted his resignation to the company’s directors last month after more than six years at Realistic. Founding director, Andy Cattrell, said: “I […]
With a huge rise in gambling advertising, including sports events watched by children, the Local Government Association (LGA) wants greater restrictions on betting advertising to help protect young people from developing possible gambling problems as they grow older. Latest industry figures show that almost one in 10 (nine per cent) children aged 11-15 are […]
London Capital Group (LCG) has cited the impact of its investment strategy as the main reason behind year-on-year growth across number of key financial verticals during the six months to June 30. Revenue in the first half amounted to just over £12m (€16.1m/$13.7m), which represents an increase of 7% on the £11.2m posted in […]
Paddy Power Betfair has become the first major bookmaker in the UK to declare its support for a planned curb on fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs). The machines have been the subject of debate for some time, with campaign groups and a number of MPs calling for the maximum stake to be cut from £100 […]
James Cove, one of the founders of Gamesman, has died aged 45 following a three-year battle with mesothelioma. The global gaming machine solutions specialist released this statement today: “It’s with great sadness that we report the passing of Gamesman co-founder, James Cove, following a three-year battle fighting mesothelioma – he was aged just 45. “James […]
Betting operators have been warned they could have to pay a compulsory levy to fund the treatment of problem gamblers under new plans announced by Labour on Tuesday. The party’s deputy leader Tom Watson used his speech to the Labour conference in Brighton to unveil the policy, as well as a review into the NHS’ […]
188Bet has agreed to renew its main sponsorship of English Super League rugby league club Wigan Warriors. The one-year deal will run for the duration of the 2018 season. 188Bet branding will continue to feature on the front of Wigan’s playing shirts. The online betting operator has served as the team’s main sponsor since the 2016 […]
Jackpotjoy, an online bingo operator, has announced that Paddy McGuinness will succeed ‘Queen of Bingo’ Barbara Windsor as the company’s new ambassador. The popular entertainer will feature in Jackpotjoy’s integrated advertising campaign that builds through a series of content on TV and online. The campaign advert was first aired on 14 September, and features […]