Tag: Gambling
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UK Land-Based Casinos Make Post-Pandemic Come Back
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New UKGC industry statistics show that amid the most significant gambling reform the UK has seen in almost two decades and a cost of living crisis, the gambling industry is thriving. The statistics chart from April 2022 until March 2023…
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BetMGM iGaming and Sports Live in the UK
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MGM Resorts International has announced the launch of BetMGM iGaming and sportsbook in the UK. The British market is the state-side iGaming brand’s first stop on its international expansion plan. The mobile and desktop web platform is already live, with…
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Criticism From House of Lords: White Paper Measures and Consultations
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The White Paper is out, bringing reform for the UK gambling industry, but it’s not complaint-free as feathers are ruffled in the House of Lords. The UK’s new White Paper on gambling reform was released on April 23rd, and it…
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White Paper Publication Expected Imminently
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The industry rumour is tentatively at work this week, spreading news of the White Paper’s imminent publication, which will end years of government work and the contributions of subsequent gambling ministers. However, spokespersons from the Department of Digital Culture Media…
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82% of Players Say Gambling Sites Should Offer Free Bets: BGC
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A new Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) commissioned YouGov poll has revealed that 82% of players say gambling sites should be allowed to offer bonuses, including free bets. The survey aimed to assess how much players like bonuses and the…
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Fire & Ice: 20 Years On
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Twenty years ago, a group of pioneering iGaming industry enthusiasts fed up with being left out of the official party scene hatched a plan for their immersive event, Fire & Ice. Two decades on, it’s time to look back on…
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UK MP Philip Davies Slams Gambling Commission
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“It is clear that the Gambling Commission – whose leaders know nothing about gambling – are out of control.” UK MP Philip Davies has spoken out to UK lawmakers against the gambling commission. It doesn’t happen often, but the UK…
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2023 Global Gaming Awards and Top Executive Nominations Announced
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It’s that time of year again; the Global Gaming Award London Nominations are out! This year’s event has two new accolades: online slot of the year and platform provider of the year. History of GGA The Global Gaming Awards are…
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Reducing Harms and Operator Interests “Not Incompatible”
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The new UK Gambling Minister has stated that protecting consumers and creating proportional regulation are aligned aims. Speaking this week at GambleAware’s annual conference, UK gambling Minister Paul Scully discussed the ongoing Gambling Review and the approach taken, which considers…
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UKGC Market Analysis: Retail Down, iGaming Gaining
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Post-pandemic landscape: The UKGC shares an analysis of the gambling market and the effects of larger trends on gambling participation and behaviour. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has released a new document detailing its reflections on the size and shape…