Category: Casino
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British Gambling Yield Declines in First Two Months of 2021
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The Gambling Commission in the UK has released statistics that show an overall decrease in the gambling yield for January and February of 2021. The figures are a surprise to many, given that the yield went up significantly last year,…
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UKGC Justifies Decision to Refuse to Suspend Football Index Licence
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While it has since done so, the Gambling Commission in Great Britain initially refused to suspend the gambling licence of troubled operator Football Index. The firm had been under review for around a year, although initially, the governing body had…
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UKGC Justifies Decision to Refuse to Suspend Football Index Licence
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While it has since done so, the Gambling Commission in Great Britain initially refused to suspend the gambling licence of troubled operator Football Index. The firm had been under review for around a year, although initially, the governing body had…
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Those in Poorer Areas of the UK Are Higher-Risk Gamblers
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A new study has found that people in the poorer areas of the UK are more likely to play games at online casinos and place riskier and higher-value bets. The survey also found that betting companies made the vast majority…
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Baillie and Seddon Reappointed to Gambling Commission
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Two former commissioners at Britain’s gambling regulator, the Gambling Commission, have been reappointed. John Baillie and Catharine Seddon’s admission back to the regulatory body has been approved by Oliver Dowden, the current Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media, and…
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New Slot Games 2021
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January and February saw some great new online slot games come into the market. Just as the online casino, bingo, and slots world is taking off to a new level in light of national lockdowns, more great games are being…
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GambleAware Initiates First Female-Focused National Campaign
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British charity GambleAware has launched a real first; its National Gambling Treatment Service initiative focused purely on women. GambleAware, a wholly independent body, sets out framework agreements with the Gambling Commission in order to deliver the National Strategy to Reduce…
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Gambling Commission Selects Lived Experience Advisory Panel
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Britain’s Gambling Commission has moved to select and appoint contributors to a Lived Experience Advisory Panel. The regulator has put the panel together to advance the Commission’s work with player safety. Panel to Inform Gambling Act Review After much deliberation,…
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Google Play Store to Support Gambling in 15 Countries
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Search engine behemoth Google has decided to allow gambling apps to be downloaded in 15 countries. Previously banned in certain territories, including the USA, players in these countries will now be able to download gambling-related apps from the Play Store.…
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MGM Drops Entain Takeover Bid
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Major American-based casino operators MGM Resorts has announced it will not now continue its takeover talks concerning Entain. Entain, the owner of major UK brands Coral and Ladbrokes, among others, had refused an £8.1 billion initial offer from the famed…