Category: Gambling

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 8:17 PM Image aggregated from GlasgowLive. Catherine Hunter, GlasgowLive Email, LinkedIn, and more Questions over how the government’s proposed gambling levy will work have been raised by a Glasgow councillor amid concerns over addiction The UK Government confirmed last month it would bring forward a statutory levy on gambling operators to...

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is set to launch a six-month pilot program aimed at testing financial risk assessments for online gambling, beginning on August 30, 2024. This initiative is part of a broader effort by the Commission to enhance consumer protection in the gambling industry through a series of regulatory changes. The pilot will...

Robert Fletcher, iGaming Business Email, LinkedIn, and more The UK government’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is to consider whether white paper reform measures are being delivered effectively or causing any unintended consequences. It is undertaking an in-depth evaluation into the Gambling Act Review and the measures that have already come into effect....

Al Bello/Getty Images for Netflix © 2024 Cyprus-based gambling company Medier has filed a lawsuit against legendary boxer Mike Tyson in the United Kingdom, alleging that he broke an agreement in order to box Jake Paul. According to Reuters (h/t ESPN), Medier filed the lawsuit in London’s High Court in October, and it is seeking...

Rainbow Casino, a gambling venue in Bristol’s city center, ceased operations abruptly on Tuesday, December 3, leaving patrons and staff in shock. A notice posted outside the premises confirmed the closure: “Dear customers, we regret to inform you that Rainbow Casino is ceasing operations on Tuesday at midnight.”   The announcement ended weeks of speculation,...

Gambling and alcohol consumption are prevalent behaviours among Australian youths and young adults, often leading to various social and health-related harms. The “Bets ’n’ Booze” study, conducted in September 2024 by the Australian Gambling Research Centre (AGRC) at the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS), delved into the contexts, harms, and predictors associated with the...

The National Lottery is a state-backed lottery in the United Kingdom. It has been running for 30 years and has helped many good causes in that time. We discuss its impact below.  Most countries have a national lottery scheme in place. Yet few have one that has had the impact of the UK National Lottery....

How best to stay informed about players’ preferences if not to engage with them? CasinoAlpha has a team of professionals and experts who are well-versed in online gambling. They refer players to the best casinos through affiliate links. They also try to give their readers the information they need about gambling. However, since the industry...

Sonja Lindenberg, Next.io Email, LinkedIn, and more Marcus Boyle will step down as chair of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) on 31 January 2025. The UKGC credited Boyle with leading the organisation through a period of change in the industry and regulatory landscape over the past three years. During his tenure, the Commission reached several...

Betting sites believe Sir Keir Starmer will still be UK prime minister at the next general election but aren’t so sure he would lead Labour to victory. A petition signed by more than two million people calling for another general election has done the rounds this month as voters voice their frustration with the government....