Tag: Legislation
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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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New Government, New Gambling Regulations: Will Truss Scrap White Paper?
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There’s a rumor in Whitehall that out with the old might just mean out with the old for the UK Gambling Review. This week, gambling industry stakeholders preemptively celebrated the news that the upcoming White Paper and Gambling Review might…
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Latest News from the UK Gambling Commission
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September is off to a flying start, and as usual, the UKGC has been active on all fronts. Take a moment to catch up with the latest news and press releases from the Commission with Casinowings. Camelot’s Lottery License Challenge…
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Gambling Commission New Rules for At-Risk Customers Includes Advertising Ban
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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced new rules that will ensure gambling operators do more to identify and protect players at risk of gambling harm. The new rules will be enforced from September 12th, and the press release comes…
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Commissioners Look for Tougher Gambling Laws
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The LGA, the Local Government Association in Britain, alongside the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC), has been urging the government to introduce more stringent gambling regulations to protect vulnerable people from harm. As the current Gambling Act review…
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Warning for Operators About Unauthorised Ads
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The UK’s betting regulator, the Gambling Commission, has issued a warning to its licensed operators regarding unauthorised advertisements. The warning concerns operators’ digital adverts and whether they are being used on certain websites, which could provide unauthorised access to content…
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Evaluation of Ban on Credit Cards Published by UKGC
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The Gambling Commission in the UK has published an interim evaluation of the credit card ban it imposed on betting. The assessment appears to point to the fact that the action has proven to be popular among players and hasn’t…
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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.…