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Income Access technology will power new affiliate programme for UK online bookmaker that streamlines the sports-betting experience for players Black Type, the London, UK-based online bookmaker with a focus on simplifying and improving the sports-betting experience for UK players, has launched an affiliate programme in partnership with Income Access, Paysafe’s marketing technology and services […]
William Hill and BD Stadia announced on Monday a two-year partnership to further engage with football fans across the Premier League and the EFL After successfully providing the in-stadium betting experience for Tottenham, Everton and Chelsea fans, William Hill and BD Stadia are expanding their partnership to include 6 new stadiums where BD Stadia […]
Leading bookmakers in the UK could lose at least £150m (€166.5m/$199.6m) in annual revenue, should the government opt to introduce a new limit on stakes for fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBT). The machines have been the subject of much debate for some time, with various campaign groups and MPs calling for the maximum stake to be […]
The Telegraph Group has announced their partnership with Fresh8 Gaming, sports betting advertising and marketing specialist. The partnership will enable The Telegraph to use Fresh8’s technology to offer personalised and contextual adverts to their sports betting partners. The Telegraph saw record acquisition results for the Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor bout in Las Vegas. […]
Four betting firms have had their ‘socially irresponsible’ adverts banned by watchdogs. The UK-facing online gambling affiliate industry is facing a fresh assault after the local advertising watchdog upheld complaints against four operators’ affiliate-created promotional content. Today, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) upheld complaints against marketing content created by an affiliate working for 888 Holdings, […]
We have some fantastic news to tell our British readers about SlotsMillion! The world’s first VR casino have been given a UK gaming license by the Gambling Commission, after passing the rigorous procedures that are in place to protect iGaming players. They already had the much-acclaimed certification by Malta’s Gaming Authority, but now they’re able […]
Leading online and mobile casino content provider iSoftBet has struck a content deal with one of the biggest operators in the market, William Hill. The supplier has already struck a deal to provide the Interactive arm of bookmaking giant William Hill with its entire portfolio of games. The William Hill players will be able […]
Better Collective announced that they have completed the acquisitions of CasinoLounge.co.uk and WettPortal. The CasinoLounge.co.uk deal represents the company’s first acquisition in the UK market and Better Collective, which develops digital platforms for betting tips, bookmaker information and online gaming communities, said the move will support its Bettingexpert.com businesses that is already active in the […]
Labour Party pledges to tackle ‘hidden epidemic’ of addiction and protect children from early exposure to gambling Football clubs will be banned from signing shirt sponsorship deals with betting companies under a Labour government, as the party pledges to tackle a “hidden epidemic” of addiction and protect children from early exposure to gambling. The […]
The UK-based gambling company Sky Betting and Gaming revealed its intentions to end its UK Affiliate Programme, saying that the move is due to recent rulings and regulatory pressure by the UK Gambling Commission. The gambling operator reminded that clause 13.2 of its affiliates’ Agreement allows it to terminate the Agreement with immediate effect after […]
The government has signalled that it is preparing to crackdown on FOBTs. But the extent to which the machines will be controlled is dividing the Treasury and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Fixed odds betting terminals in the UK have been under scrutiny for quite some time now, with multiple reports of […]
888 refers to the announcement issued by the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (the “UKGC”) which marks the conclusion to the Licence Review process by the UKGC first announced on 15 May 2017. 888 has fully cooperated with the UKGC throughout this process and has concluded a voluntary regulatory settlement with the UKGC. 888 regrets the […]
The iGaming sector in the UK wants a new framework to identify and help problem gamblers. The online gambling sector in the United Kingdom is hoping to develop an industry-wide framework that would help operators identify potential problem gamblers and for new ways to intervene before the issue goes too far. As local news […]
Online gambling firm 888 is to pay a record penalty of £7.8m after it failed to protect vulnerable customers. The UK Gambling Commission said there were “significant flaws” in the firm’s social responsibility processes. The regulator highlighted a technical failure which meant 7,000 customers who had chosen to bar themselves from their 888 accounts […]
Following new research published by the Gambling Commission last week, the regulator has called for a renewed focus on addressing the harms that can arise from problem gambling. The report provides, for the first time since 2010, a comprehensive analysis(1) of gambling across all nations of Great Britain – examining the rates of participation, at-risk […]
The government’s failure to clamp down on fixed-odds betting terminals must be down to stupidity or corruption and I’m not sure which of those I hope it is. Which is better? Idiots or crooks? It would make a good parlour game. It’s possible that I’ve spent more time among sick gamblers than you have (and […]
The UK Gambling Commission announced the release of Resolver, a tool which will enable consumers to file gambling-related complaints. From 1 August, gambling consumers will be able to use Resolver, the online support tool, to make complaints related to gambling. Resolver is a free, independent tool for consumers. It provides information about the issue […]
AMATIC Industries proudly announced the next jurisdiction where its online games have passed the rigorous approval tests: the company’s AMANET range of online games has been approved by the UKGC (UK Gambling Commission) and is now available for play in the United Kingdom. “This license means a great detail to us! Just like in […]
Unibet, part of Kindred Group (prev. Unibet Group) will become Aston Villa Football Club’s official shirt partner from the start of the 2017-18 season, which will place the Unibet brand at the heart of English football with the biggest club in England’s second city. The Unibet brand will be on the front of The Villan’s […]
UK’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published its business plan for 2017-18 and invited industry members to have their say on its longer-term strategy. The national regulatory body said that it’s aims for the new financial year are to empower and protect consumers, raise all standards across all gambling sectors, build partnerships and understanding, ensure fair […]