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With the Successful acquisition of William Hill in March 2021, Caesars Entertainment has begun the bidding war for William Hill’s UK and European Assets.Sell-Off of UK and European AssetsWilliam Hill owned around 1,400 betting shops in the UK and Ireland alongside European online divisions which could coin in a huge $1.5 billion for Caesars. Caesars…
Michael Dugher, chief executive for the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has said the reopening of Scottish Betting Shops is ‘another step towards normality.’Open AgainAfter the latest lockdown restrictions lifted in the UK, 750 Scottish Betting shops have only now re-opened their doors two weeks after the UK restrictions lifted.Betting shops followed strict guidelines after…
Just 5 days after Microgaming announced a lucky 32Red player had won a staggering £15 Million playing Book of Atem WowPot, another title in the WowPot series creates another millionaire.Sherlock & the Moriarty WowPotA Belgium player won €2,025,388.75 playing Sherlock & the Moriarty WowPot at the Napoleon Sports and Casino Online on the 19th April…
A survey by CT Group on behalf of Entain found more than half (55%) of the UK’s bettors viewed betting as a ‘social activity’ rather than gambling. More than a quarter of the participants said they had made many friends through betting.Bettors Quizzed Over Gambling Habits2,000 UK bettors were questioned about their gambling activity and…
A lucky 32Red player scooped a massive £15,183,085.96 playing Microgaming’s Book of Atem WowPot after a stake of just 0.85p. The UK player becomes one of 93 Millionaires created by Microgaming’s progressive jackpot slot games.Latest Microgaming MillionaireThe latest millionaire win is not only the first for Book of Atem it’s the largest WowPot win so…
For nearly 30 years the National Lottery has been available to players under the age of 18. As of April 22nd, the legal age to buy lottery tickets online or via retail outlets will be 18+ bringing it in line with the legal age to gamble within the industry.Minimum Age 18+The minimum age is to…
The Guardian reported recently a HM Revenue & Customs disclosure cited Ladbrokes owner Entain claimed £41M furlough money during December 2020 and January 2021 for 14,000 staff members after 3,000 of its high street outlets closed due to the pandemic restrictions.A surge in Online ActivityDespite the pandemic restrictions and the shop closures, Entain saw a…
A Lincolnshire online casino player has won a three-year battle with Betfred over the platform’s failure to payout his £1.7m jackpot win.Software DefectBack in 2018, Andrew Green was playing Frankie Dettori’s Magic Seven Blackjack when he won the jackpot. After a few days, he tried to withdraw his winning but was unsuccessful. After contacting Betfred…
Gamstop has reported an increase in online gamblers resorting to self-exclusion to prevent them from gambling online. As reported in the Guardian, Gamstop saw an increase of 21% during February 2021.Self-ExclusionGamstop’s self-exclusion service allows players to put controls in place to exclude themselves from gambling websites and apps in the UK for a set period…
Findings from a recent study into gaming and gambling by the University of Plymouth and the University of Wolverhampton published by GambleAware concluded there is a direct link between Loot Boxes and gambling problems.Gambling Act ReviewLoot Boxes are in-game purchases where a random reward is given to potentially enhance gameplay. A player has no idea…
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) continues to monitor UK online gambling trends, especially in light of the Covid pandemic which saw the whole country lockdown in March 2020.Decline in Gross Gambling YieldSince then, the UKGC has continually monitored online activity and according to their latest market statistics figures published in February 2021, a continued…
Leading online casino Videoslots are to introduce a new, innovative feature that will change the way you win jackpots. Pool Play brings together communities of players looking to find the next big jackpot win in a combined effort.About Pool PlayEssentially, players team up to look for the biggest jackpots and wins. The innovative feature is…
Swedish software giant NetEnt has finally released their branded slot Hell’s Kitchen featuring Michelin star chef Gordon Ramsay. The slot is superbly designed and features some of Gordon’s most popular dishes and famous catchphrases.Gordon RamsayGordon Ramsey first hit our TV screens back in 2004 after the popular Kitchen Nightmare show aired and instantly became a…
Malta-based content aggregator Pariplay has partnered with UK brand Betfred to supply a proportion of its most popular game titles. The deal will further secure Pariplay’s foothold within the market.BetfredBetfred is the UK’s largest sports betting and online casino operator across various channels including retail, mobile and online. Pariplay’s portfolio of games will be available…
Leading software developer Yggdrasil has released their latest Wild West-themed video slot Desperate Dawgs by YG Masters developer Reflex Gaming.Set in Kansas City, a group of dog bandit, bank robbers invite you to help them claim the ultimate heist.Desperate Dawgs SlotDesperate Dawgs is available to play across all devices from 20p up to £100 per…
An official warning and a hefty fine have been imposed on InTouch Gaming after a series of failings had been revealed by the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC).£3.4M Fine and Extensive AuditThe company will have to pay a £3.4 Million fine and undergo an extensive audit at the company’s expense after a breach of licensing…
A Sequel to the popular 2018 video slot House of Doom, House of Doom 2: The Crypt is the first sequel slot to be released by Play N Go in 2021.Rock band The Crypt has provided the music and four of their most popular tracks feature in the slot. The original House of Doom was…
A world leader in slot development, Yggdrasil has recently released its Nordic-inspired video slot Viking Runes in collaboration with TrueLab Studios.Join a team of epic explorers as they head into the wilderness in search of treasures under the glow of the Northern Lights.About Viking RunesThe graphics and imagery are of the highest quality and a…
Only last week, according to various reports, BetVictor is to launch its long-awaited Bingo offering in the first quarter of 2021. Back in 2013/2014, rumours circulated BetVictor Bingo was about to launch but for some reason, this did not materialise?Pragmatic Play DealThis week, Pragmatic Play have announced an agreement has been signed with BetVictor, offering…
Isle of Man-based software supremo Microgaming have had another busy month developing brand new titles in collaboration with its exclusive, independent content studios.Emerald GoldFirst off the starting block is Irish-inspired Emerald Gold, developed by Just For The Win and due for release on 9th March. Head off to the lush green hills where players are…
