Writer: Andrew Tottenham — Managing Director--Tottenham & Co
Thoughts about COVID-19 and its impact on the industry
Most of Europe is in lockdown. The whole United States will probably follow suit in the next few days or so, as the virus spreads across... more
Do we really understand numbers?
In the light of the COVID-19 pandemic, I thought I would write about numbers. Most people think they understand numbers and how they work.... more
2019, a mixed bag for the UK gambling industry
Once a year, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) publishes a report on the gambling activity and attitudes toward gambling of the adult... more
MONEYVAL finds Cyprus’ AML efforts wanting
MONEYVAL, or more formally the Committee of Experts on the Evaluation of Anti-Money Laundering Measures and the Financing of Terrorism, is... more
The UK Gambling Act 2005 — Fit for Purpose?
The UK Gambling Act 2005 has come under a lot of fire recently from politicians of all persuasions, as well as the UK press, which is not... more
2019: A Year in Review
A great deal happened in 2019 and trying to write about all of it is too big a task. But I have highlighted some of the events that took... more
Surveys and Research: Young People and Gambling in the UK
Earlier this year, the UK Gambling Commission published its annual report on Young People and Gambling, with young people defined as those... more
On the cusp of an election, the UK’s gaming industry braces for more change
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published its biannual report on the gambling industry in Great Britain. In the year which ended 31... more
Syndicates, algorithms, and beating the horses in Hong Kong
In news articles, we occasionally hear about betting syndicates making large bets on races and sporting events, along with accompanying... more
Industry concerns: public perception, excessive regulation, and eSports
Recently, I had the opportunity to participate in an Ampersand Assembly, organised by Clarion Gaming, the behemoth behind ICE events and... more
