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The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) have placed Genesis Global under investigation after citing compliance problems. The issues have not been disclosed but yesterday, all UK affiliates were sent an email requesting a pause on all UK traffic until further notice.Breached Licensing ConditionsSection 116 (2) of the gambling act 2005 was enforced against Genesis Global…
A loophole in Gambling legislation has seen an increase in children as young as 16 gamble excessively online or using scratch cards on a weekly basis.’Epidemic of Gambling’Campaigners fear ‘an epidemic of gambling’ could happen in the future if these loopholes are not addressed. Gambling games offered by the National Lottery including scratch cards and…
One of the latest studies conducted by GambleAware highlights how stigma can be a barrier for women seeking help for a gambling addiction. The study completed by YouGov found 39% of women who did not want treatment for gambling related problems have explained they felt ‘embarrassed’ and did not wish for people to know they…
Crazy Tooth Studios are a bunch of slot design enthusiasts who push boundaries in slot development with innovative themes and ideas not so commonly used, as we have so far seen in the majority of their slot games.Banana DropThe latest Title Banana Drop features a gang of cheeky monkeys marauding around on the reels helping…
Isle of Man based software giant Microgaming are excited to release Arthur’s Gold, their latest title from new content supply partner Gold Coin Studios.Gold Coin StudiosBased in Reno, Nevada, Gold Coin Studios are a brand new software development company. This group of enthusiasts has a wealth of land-based experience with some of the world’s largest…
GambleAware, a UK responsible gambling charity have urged the government, financial institutions and regulators for more availability for customers to block transactions to gambling related websites.Customers now have the ability to ask online gambling operators to block transactions, providing players a chance to control their gambling habits. In the UK gambling related problems costs the…
The Scottish Government has allowed 900 betting shops in Scotland to reopen as of 29th June 2020, after being closed for over 3 months due to the Covid-19 pandemic.’Draconian restrictions’However, last minute restrictions imposed by the Scottish Government, including removal of chairs and switching off machines with no live racing streamed have come under fire…
A Lancashire NHS Carer has became an instant millionaire after scooping a cool £1m on an instant win game while playing at PlayOJO online casino.The player, who is in her twenties and chosen to remain anonymous has beaten odds of 1 in a million chance of winning the jackpot after cashing out the star prize…
Evolution Gaming are gunning for their rivals NetEnt in an all-stock acquisition valued at $2.1 Billion. The deal would see both companies merging to form the largest market leader globally in the online casino industry.$2.12 Billion Price TagSwedish Based Evolution traded on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange and specialise in the creation of digital, live casino…
In an official statement yesterday, UK prime minister Boris Johnson addressed the nation once again after making the decision to lift more lockdown restrictions. As of July 4th hairdressers, pubs, restaurants, hotels and museums are permitted to open their doors.No Mention of CasinosUnfortunately, the list didn’t include gambling venues including casinos who had to close…
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) have announced a group of its members including Paddy Power, Kindred, Ladbrokes, Bet365 and Betvictor have raised a total of £250, 000 to be gifted to various charities.Charities To BenefitThe Britannia Stakes race which ran last Thursday 18th June, saw profits raised donated to various charities including Marie Curie…
Isle of Man based software giant Microgaming announced this week they have welcomed Las Vegas-based SpinPlay Games to its roster of independent Studio partners.SpinPlay Games are a relatively new software developer after launching February 2019 by a group of mathematicians. Their prime focus is developing online casino games with the math model driving their designs.Roman…
Hot on the heels of recently released Hot shots, software provider iSoftBet have released something a little different with Night Queen. The eerily spooky, highly volatile video slot is played across 5 reel, 20 payline with RTP set at 96.26%.About Night QueenWith its gothic, New England theme, Night Queen has an atmospheric feel full of…
It’s been announced Spain are to ease restrictions on gambling advertising which have been in place during the pandemic. The ban was put in place to protect the most vulnerable from problem gambling habits during lockdown. But, there will be new restrictions on the way operators advertise their product.New Royal DecreeJune 10th saw a new…
Loot Boxes have come under a great deal of scrutiny lately, deemed as a potential gambling product available to young people. The department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) are investigating the features which are present in some of the most popular games under 18’s are playing, including Fifa.Loot BoxesLoot Boxes allow players to…
Isle of man based software developer Microgaming have released a line up of what’s to come during the month of June. Fishing, the Roman Empire, Football and Fantasy are some of the latest slot themes set to delight players this month.Their growing team of independent studios have exclusively designed each game.Line Up Of New TitlesKicking…
Leading UK software and games provider iSoftBet have released the highly anticipated Hot Shots 2, sequel to the original Hot Shots slot. Lace up your boots, put your best foot forward and aim to score big wins in this innovative sequel.Ultra Bet FeatureIncluded in the football-focused slot is iSoftBet’s innovative Ultra Bet feature where players…
Ukraine based software developer Evoplay Entertainment have announced their latest football themed, instant game, Penalty Shoot-Out.Perfect For Football FansWith the cancellation of Euro 2020, players can immerse themselves in this highly innovative instant game, perfect for football fanatics across the globe.Penatly Shoot-Out is not a traditional slot game as there are no reels. This instant…
After almost three months of no training or playing football due to the global pandemic, Premier League football have set a provisional date of 17th June 2020 for the league to resume, but only after all safety requirements are met.Safety Requirements Must Be MetThe Premier League clubs agreed the date but only if new safety…
Leading Swedish software supplier NetEnt have release their latest branded slot based on an iconic arcade game, Street Fighter II: The World Warrior by Capcom. Featuring eight original characters, the slot reproduces battle mechanics, the same as in the original arcade game.Choose Your FighterPlayer’s choose a character to fight opponents and as the reels spin…
