Location: United Kingdom
Pitch ICE deadline approaches on opportunity for start-ups to connect with investors
Gaming industry start-ups have until Thursday December 8 to submit their entry and two-minute video to be part of the 2023 Pitch ICE... more
Britain opened the door to online gambling. Now it’s living with the consequences
On an August morning in 2016, Stewart Kenny, the co-founder of Paddy Power, was struggling to keep his emotions in check as he took his... more
BGC: World Cup has ‘increased gambling misconceptions’
The BGC says betting on the World Cup is normal for some people, but adds that the tournament has “sparked baseless allegations against... more
Aspire Global hit with £237k penalty in latest UKGC enforcement action
As the year draws to a close, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has handed out another regulatory penalty, targeting Aspire Global. The... more
Former Tonbridge addict calls for preventative education
A former gambling addict who “lost everything” has called for government action and changes to the industry. Justyn Larcombe,... more
Allwyn details ‘exciting UK developments’ in Q3 ahead of National Lottery operation
Following a group-wide consolidation of its pan-European operations, Allwyn International has reported positive trading during Q3,... more
Gambling Commission CEO: Not our job to make “moral judgement” on punters’ spend
Gambling Commission CEO Andrew Rhodes has said it is not the regulator’s role to “make a moral judgement” on how much people spend on... more
Maximum stakes to fix ‘catastrophe’ of online gambling
Rishi Sunak is poised to resurrect plans to curb online gambling amid concerns about the number of people who are becoming addicted. The... more
United Kingdom: Two thirds of punters reckon betting spending limits would lead to gambling black market rise
Punters are at risk of flocking to the gambling black market should compulsory, betting spending limits come into force, a new poll finds.... more
Report: Problem gambling prevalent in UK prison system
Gambling is a normal part of day-to-day UK prison life, according to a report by Russell Webster, which examined the behaviour of 282... more
