GambleAware Invests ₤2.5M Into Expanded Gambling Education Initiatives
UK problem gambling firm GambleAware has set aside ₤2.5 million to expand their safe online gambling education programs by investing in a number of firms across the UK. Due to...
2 years ago
GamCare Reports 6% Rise in Women Seeking Gambling Help
UK gambling support organisation GamCare has reported a 6% rise in the number of women seeking help with gambling over the previous year. The charity, which provides training to healthcare...
2 years ago
UK Gambling Commission Enforces New Guidelines to Prevent Gambling-Related Harm
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced new guidelines that will force all online casinos in the UK to identify and respond to cases of players with potential risk...
2 years ago
Sisal Considering Challenging UKGC In Court, Following Allwyn License Granting
Following the granting of the National Lottery operator license to Allwyn last month, the incumbent operator Camelot has challenged the UK Gambling Commission on the grounds of unfairness in their...
2 years ago
Restrictions Tighten over the Gambling Industry as Regulatory Overhaul Looms
The UK Gambling Commission is ramping up towards its first major reform to national gambling legislation since 2005 as the gambling industry watches with bated breath. However, recent developments are...
2 years ago
Spearhead Studios Enters the UK Market with 888 Casino Deal
Following the signing of a content deal with 888 Casino, developer Spearhead Studios is preparing to launch in the United Kingdom for the very first time. The agreement states that...
2 years ago
Sky Betting and Gaming fined £1.17M by UK Gambling Commission
The latest UK Gambling Commission fine has been issued to Bonne Terre Limited, doing business as Sky Betting and Gaming, for failing to comply with the self-exclusion policy. Sky Vegas,...
2 years ago
Aristocrat acquisition of Playtech on thin ice as shareholders stay silent ahead of general meeting
Aristocrat Leisure’s potential acquisition of online gambling giant Playtech is on thin ice as key investors in its target are refusing to engage in discussions about the US$3.8 billion acquisition...
2 years ago
Major Slot Releases in January 2021
As mentioned in our post of October 20, the end of 2020 was a very busy period for developers. Numerous high-profile games were unveiled by the likes of Blueprint, NetEnt,...
3 years ago
Busy Festive Period for NetEnt
Things often quiet down in the iGaming industry during the run-up to Christmas. Indeed, the festive period is often one of quiet contemplation for operators and developers alike. And who...
3 years ago
UK Gambling Commission Racks up the Fines
It’s been quite a busy couple of weeks for the Gambling Commission, as it continues its crusade to protect the drooling British populace from, um, casino operators. ‘Vulnerability’, ‘anti-money laundering’, and ‘social responsibility’ remain the key watchwords here. So how has the UK’s...
3 years ago
Dutch Court Issues Red Card to EA over Loot Boxes
The Netherlands Gaming Authority will be permitted to fine Electronic Arts over the inclusion of loot boxes in its latest FIFA football game. The ruling was made by the Hague...
3 years ago