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US Company Caesars Entertainment Corp have been fined a record £13 million by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) after a series of responsible gambling measures had not been met. The failings include money-laundering, lack of social responsibility and customer interaction failures including VIP customers.Systematic FailuresCaesars operate eleven land-based casinos across the UK, the latest penalty…
Isle of Man based games provider, Microgaming, have added a new title to its ever-growing portfolio of games. The Vault is the first title developed by new content provider Snowborn Games, after signing an exclusive content deal with Microgaming.Snowborn GamesSnowborn Games who are based in Stockholm and Helsinki create highly entertaining slot games for the…
Gambling Group, GVC Holdings, have announced plans to implement extra practices in its latest bid to protect customers from gambling related harm. GVC made the announcement just hours after independent company, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) who are responsible for all gaming sectors within the UK, released a 10-pledge plan to tackle gambling harm…
Neil McArthur, Chief Executive for United Gambling Commission has sent a letter to operators urging them to maintain the highest operating standards during “ uncertain and unsettling times”.’Consumer Protection Must Be Paramount’McArthur maintained, “consumer protection must be paramount” as the country is now in the grips of self-isolation in its ongoing bid to fight the…
Malta-based games developer, Red Rake Gaming have signed a content distribution deal with casino platform operator PremierGaming.Access To Games PortfolioPremierGaming have a healthy presence in Finland, Sweden and Germany, the new deal will provide players with a first class gaming experience. Players will now have access to the entire portfolio of Red Rake games including…
With the government delivering daily guidelines in these unprecedented times, they have now called for all betting shops to close their doors temporarily for up to two weeks.Public SafetyThe call comes after the Government closed pubs, clubs, restaurants and bingo halls amid fears of spreading the Corona Virus. Boris Johnson made the decision to alleviate…
While we are all in the midst of the Corona Virus outbreak, sporting events throughout the world have been cancelled or delayed including the Euro 2020, which is now expected to be played next year. However, NetEnt have made the decision to go ahead and release their soccer related slot, Super Striker, which was due…
Betting Giant Bet365 have expanded its DevOPs department in Manchester’s City Centre Core after signing a five-year lease with Boutlebee Brooks Real Estate.Enhance EfficiencyIn November 2019, Bet365 announced the launch of its DevOPs department, which will significantly enhance its operational efficiency within the industryAsset Manager for the Estate company said, “ We are thrilled to…
After the Cheltenham Festival still went ahead last week after concerns of the mass spread of the COVID-19 virus, The British Horse Racing Authority (BHA) have been in discussions with the COVID-19 steering group as to what direction the industry should move.Behind Closed DoorsThe move could see all horse racing being run behind closed doors…
GVC Holdings, one of the world’s largest sports betting and gaming groups have partnered with Epic Risk Management, a company who provide advice and education into problem gambling and gambling-related harm.GVC Foundation US, a subsidiary and non-profit organisation will fund the partnership, together they will offer education and advice based on real life experiences to…
Betfred founders and owners Fred and Peter Done have bought a 3% stake in William Hill after stating the company was ‘massively undervalued’ within the UK compared to the US.Retail Estate InterestAlthough both companies have been rivals in the past, could the stake purchase indicate Betfred are interested in William Hill’s retail estate? After the…
A new NHS gambling addiction clinic has been set up in Salford Quays, Manchester. The NHS Northern Gambling Service’s new clinic will serve the Northern Midlands, North Wales and the North West of England in an ongoing effort to help people who are experiencing gambling related problems.Help In The NorthOn hand to help people are…
Multi-talented, award winning software developer, Realistic Games have released another groundbreaking slot inspired by a TV game show, Game Changer comes with up to 324 million board combinations.New ConceptGame Changer was initially released exclusively to GVC for a short period but has now been released across its entire network. The 5 reel, 20 payline video…
Blueprint Gaming have announced a new initiative which will enable third-party independent studios to showcase their products to a wider audience through Blueprint’s RGS platform.Third Party Developer ProgramUK-based Blueprint who are part of the German Gauselmann Group, hope the new initiative will inject new, innovative content to a worldwide iGaming industry. The third party developer…
NetEnt have today released a press statement regarding a new agreement to supply games content to leading casino and sportsbook giant Betfred, extending its footprint within the UK market.Full Games ContentNetEnt will provide it’s full gaming content to Betfred’s sportsbook and casino including, Slots, table and live casino games. NetEnt’s most popular games including Starburst,…
Popular gaming brand Mr Green are to pay £3M to the ‘National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Related Harm’ by the UK Gambling Commission, as failures were found in the brands procedures of protecting players from gambling related harm and money laundering.Insufficient Policies and ProceduresBetween 1 November 2014 and 7 November 2018, they had insufficient policies…
Playtech, the world’s largest online gaming software supplier have partnered with affiliate compliance specialist, Rightlander, to supply Playtech’s operator partners with it’s compliance tool solutions.Compliance ToolsUnder the new agreement, Rightlander will supply Playtech with an Automated Compliance Monitor, Proactive Affiliate Finder, a PPC Monitor and Compliance Live where operators can track non-compliant advertising during live…
NetEnt are taking players on an underwater adventure in their latest release, Ocean’s Treasure. Unleash the mighty Kraken, an underwater mythical sea creature, in this 5 reel video slot.The slot has a medium to high volatility, players can spin the reels from as little as 15p up to £300. Average Return to Player is 95.99%…
Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder are just days away from the biggest fight of the year so far at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas on Saturday 22nd February 2020, but bookies cannot split a decision as to whom they think will win.Slight FavouriteBoth boxers are odds-on to win with Wilder slightly edging forward…
Problem gambling within the UK has become a huge problem, causing potential harm to the gambler and their families. The UKGC have tightened up regulation on gambling within the UK with gambling operators taking further steps to protect their players from harmful problems gambling addiction can cause.GambanGamban a self-exclusion, gambling software blocking system have partnered…
