Majority of UK Bettors not Willing to Hand Over Financial Documents for Affordability Checks

Majority of UK Bettors not Willing to Hand Over Financial Documents for Affordability Checks

The results of a recent study conducted by YouGov on behalf of the UK’s Online Betting Guide (OLBG) have raised concerns about the possible implications of mandatory or more frequent affordability checks for UK bettors.According to the YouGov online survey, most bettors who were asked to provide proof of financial capacity complied. However, the willingness…

Vodafone and Allwyn UK Join Forces to Revolutionise National Lottery and Boost Retailers

Vodafone and Allwyn UK Join Forces to Revolutionise National Lottery and Boost Retailers

Vodafone and Allwyn UK have reached an agreement to enhance the technology foundation of the UK National Lottery, with the new licence set to launch in February 2024.The new collaboration aims to bring the National Lottery into the digital age via a mobile-first approach, by supporting retailers in its growth and improving the overall shopping…

William Hill Group Issued £19.2M Fine by UKGC

William Hill Group Issued £19.2M Fine by UKGC

The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) has imposed an unprecedented £19.2 million regulatory fine on the three principal subsidiaries of the William Hill Group. WHG (International) Limited, operating the William Hill Online platform, succumbed to the heftiest portion of the penalty at £12.5 million. The online casino Mr Green faces a penalty of £3.7 million,…

Stricter Affordability Checks Could Force UK Customers Towards Unregulated Gambling

Stricter Affordability Checks Could Force UK Customers Towards Unregulated Gambling

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) latest poll conducted by YouGov suggests 79% of gamblers believe stricter affordability checks in the UK gambling industry may lead to a rise in unregulated gambling. The report revealed customers are likely to turn to black market gambling sites if they are unable to pass affordability checks.The UK gambling…

GamCare Launches Online Portal for Gambling Support

GamCare Launches Online Portal for Gambling Support

GamCare, a leading provider of information, advice, and support for anyone affected by problem gambling, has launched a new Online Portal to help people access support services.GamCare is a UK-based charity that provides free information, advice, and support for anyone affected by problem gambling. They provide a range of services, including a helpline, online chat,…

GamCare Insists on Stronger Referral Pathways to Help Deter Problem Gambling

GamCare Insists on Stronger Referral Pathways to Help Deter Problem Gambling

Referral pathways are vital in addressing the risks of problem gambling, and the current pathways in place may not be sufficient to deal with the issue. According to GamCare, the UK’s leading provider of support for problem gambling, referral pathways must be strengthened to curb the growing risks of debt from gambling.As the UK gambling…

Nolimit City Takes on Las Vegas in New Release, “Benji Killed in Vegas”

Nolimit City Takes on Las Vegas in New Release, "Benji Killed in Vegas"

Nolimit City has made its mark on the gaming world once again with its latest release, “Benji Killed in Vegas”. The provider has a history of creating highly immersive, successful slot games such as “East Coast vs. West Coast” and “Rock Bottom”, and now they are ready to conquer the city of sin.The Thrilling StorylineThe…

Higher Exposure to Gambling Ads Increases Harmful Risk

Higher Exposure to Gambling Ads Increases Harmful Risk

A new study revealed that restricting gambling advertising can help mitigate its potentially harmful effects, especially on vulnerable populations.Researchers from the University of Sheffield and Glasgow have analyzed the connection between gambling advertising exposure and related intentions, attitudes, and behaviors that can lead to increased risks such as debt, crime, physical and mental health problems,…

Premier League Under Scrutiny for Partnerships with TGP Europe

Premier League Under Scrutiny for Partnerships with TGP Europe

The Premier League is facing an investigation over its connections to TGP Europe, a business based on the Isle of Man that has been linked to jailed Macau tycoon, Alvin Chau.Premier League Under InvestigationChau, the former CEO of Suncity Group, was recently convicted of 100 charges related to organized crime and illegal gambling and was…

Unlock Aztec Treasures with Pragmatic Play’s Latest Slot Release Secret City Gold™

Unlock The Aztecs Treasures with Pragmatic Play's Latest Slot Release Secret City Gold™

Pragmatic Play, a leading provider in the iGaming industry, takes players on a journey to the ancient Aztec empire with its latest online slot, Secret City Gold™. This slot is played across 5×4 reels and features a variety of symbols, including monkeys, tigers, snakes, and more, that players must match across the game’s 25 paylines…

Overzealous Gambling Legislation Could Push Operators Overseas

Overzealous Gambling Legislation Could Push Operators Overseas

The chair of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), Brigid Simmonds, has warned that the upcoming review of the Gambling Act and the introduction of a white paper could have negative effects on the UK’s gambling industry and investment in it. In an opinion piece written for Conservative Home, Simmonds argued that the British betting…

BGC Defends Claims it’s Withholding Funds to GambleAware

BGC Defends Claims it's Withholding Funds to GambleAware

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has denied claims by The Guardian newspaper that its members, including Bet365, Flutter Entertainment, GVC Holdings, and William Hill, wanted to redirect a quarter of donated funds to GambleAware to projects of their choosing. GambleAware is the leading commissioning charity for research, education, and treatment (RET) projects in the…

UK Gambling Industry at Risk says Labour MP

UK Gambling Industry at Risk says Labour MP

A Labour MP has warned the UK government to be “sensible and proportionate” in its proposed changes to the gambling white paper, arguing that the £7.1bn ($9.7bn) industry is a “Great British success story” and must not be put at risk. John Spellar, MP for the Betting and Gaming Council, argued that the sector contributes…

Number of Betting Ads shown During the 2022 World Cup Fell by a Third

Number of Betting Ads shown During the 2022 World Cup Fell by a Third

The number of TV betting adverts shown on ITV during the World Cup group stages in 2022 fell by 34% compared to the World Cup in 2018, according to new data.A total of 110 ads appeared on ITV during the World Cup 2022 group stages, excluding lottery adverts, which is 34% less than the 167…

Frankie Dettori Announces Retirement in 2023

Frankie Dettori Announces Retirement in 2023

Frankie Dettori confirmed he is to retire from the sport of  Horse Racing in 2023, closing the door on a 38-year career.Frankie DettoriFrankie Dettori is a household name in the world of horse racing, known for his impressive skills in the saddle and his larger-than-life personality. Born in Milan, Italy, Dettori has spent most of…

Banks Gambling Blocker Software Usage Surges as Cost-of-Living Crisis Hits Many

Banks Gambling Blocker Software Usage Surges as Cost-of-Living Crisis Hits Many

Many high street banks and financial services are seeing an increase in usage of their gambling block software to stop spending on gambling sites amidst the cost-of-living crisis.A surge in Gambling Blocking software UsageWith Christmas fast approaching and the financial hardships people are forced to deal with due to rising fuel prices, energy price hikes,…

Government Gambling Industry White Paper Could Be Unveiled in Weeks

Government Gambling Industry White Paper Could Be Unveiled in Weeks

According to Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) minister Paul Scully, the long-awaited Gambling reform white paper could be released within the next couple of weeks.In Line with the Digital EraThe white paper will reveal updated conditions to the Gambling Act to bring it in line with the digital era. Mr. Scully who…

Push Gaming Further Enhances UK Presence with latest Content Acquisition with MrQ

Push Gaming Further Enhances UK Presence with latest Content Acquisition with MrQ

UK customers playing at MrQ will now gain access to Push Gaming’s full suite of highly innovative slot titles thanks to a content agreement between the operator and software developer.Push GamingFounded in 2010, London-based software developer Push Gaming is a premium slot content provider to the iGaming industry. Behind the scenes are a talented team…