Nich Moore May 17, 2018 06:53:16
In a long touted move the UK Parliament, more specifically the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, finally ruled that the maximum FOBT stakes from no on would be not 100 GBP but just 2 GBP, something they hope will mitigate some of the massive social damage these dastardly machines do each day. But […]
Nich Moore March 22, 2018 07:56:30
For the gambling industry it was never going to be good news, the rabid tabloid headlines on the subject alone enough to make any government run for cover or at the very least kick it into the long grass for the next government to trip over much later on, but as the gambling commission in […]
Phyllis F. March 20, 2015 13:26:53
Implementing Racing Right to British racing could be the best solution to secure the long-term prosperity of the sport. UK Chancellor, George Osborne used the opportunity during the 2015 Budget speech to reveal plans to implement a new Racing Right. This would see bookmakers paying for the right to accept bets on British racing under […]
Phyllis F. December 3, 2014 18:28:45
The debate is on about the purported subjective findings of RGT’s independent research stating that betting machines can instigate bad behavior. The Responsible Gambling Trust (RGT) is under fire following its publication of the behavioral pattern of players who use gaming machines in licensed betting offices. The report was published on December 01, 2014 and […]
Nich Moore December 1, 2014 09:10:16
Fixed odds betting terminals have long been controversial but now local authorities in the UK are banding together to get government to do something about them. Local Authorities in the UK are a much maligned section of British politics. They’re often portrayed as busybodies or self-aggrandizing profiteers, very rarely as defenders of our communities or […]
Monica E. November 4, 2014 17:37:00
Bookmakers say they’ve come up with new measures to protect gamblers from the potential harms of betting, but critics are taking them with a pinch of salt. Over the past year, British bookmakers have faced a lot of criticism from anti-gambling groups campaigning against gambling machines. Fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs), which allow players to lose […]
Monica E. August 11, 2014 14:17:39
Experts propose a statutory levy for British gambling companies, to ensure independent funds for research. British researchers met at Goldsmiths University to discuss about funding sources for their studies, at an event called “Dangerous Consumption”. The main topic of discussion was the dilemma early career researchers are often faced with, of either taking money from […]
Monica E. August 11, 2014 13:10:42
A report by the British police suggests betting shops have among the lowest crime rates of all high street retailers. After the scandals that broke out earlier this year, when people were blaming fixed-odds betting terminals for gambling addiction, money laundering, and other crimes, the Association of British Bookmakers (ABB) has news for all those […]
Tom S. April 22, 2014 15:18:32
With the high profile recent controversies over Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs) in the UK, bookmakers are fighting back against their detractors, defending their right to exist on the high street. The whole discussion started as bookmakers took advantage of lax British gambling laws to introduce more and more FOBTs, as well as more and […]
Alex Nevsky April 17, 2014 14:13:02
How an increase in FOBTs tax could have negative effects on the British horseracing industry. The ongoing attacks on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs) spread across the United Kingdom’s betting shops can have a negative effect on another industry. Various British gambling laws amendment proposals, heavy campaigning and market researches have finally resulted in an […]
Toni April 10, 2014 18:18:45
Campaign for Fairer Gambling blames ABB for casting a negative light on betting shops in the UK. The campaign group condemned ABB for its report on which it showcased that mobile betting firms do not practice business in deprived British areas. Information in the report was provided by Local Data Company, which strongly contradicted a […]
March marked big changes for gambling in Britain; both the new gambling bill and the budget have major implications for the future of the industry. The Labour government under Gordon Brown passed sweeping gambling legislation in 2005 which greatly liberalized the industry. Large casinos and fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) were legalized for the first time. […]
Alex Nevsky March 21, 2014 15:17:19
Representatives of the five British gambling sectors form the Industry Group for Responsible Gambling. Industry Group for Responsible Gambling (IGRG) in the United Kingdom provides a framework for industry’s players to work together. Currently, five organizations working under British gambling laws are collaborating on various initiatives launched by the IGRG. These five organizations represent each […]
Monica E. March 3, 2014 18:40:08
The number of TV commercials promoting online bingo and sportsbooks has increased by 600% over the last six years. Following worrying statistics about underage gambling in the UK, the House of Lords are looking to amend current British gambling laws, to tighten the regulations which allow online bingo operators and virtual sportsbooks to advertise their […]
Alex Nevsky March 3, 2014 18:08:57
William Hill reveals great results for 2013 with especial emphasis on online and mobile betting business growth. Mobile and online sportsbooks in the United Kingdom are on the rise. Another confirmation has been received from renowned betting operator William Hill. The bookmaker has praised the outstanding performance of its online betting business, saying punters are […]
Monica E. March 3, 2014 17:14:30
Betting shops across Britain and Wales will use a new alerting system to warn players when they have spent too much on FOBTs. It’s been over a year since the Campaign for Fairer Gambling has launched its crusade against fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs), asking the Government to change current British gambling laws to limit their […]
Alex Nevsky March 3, 2014 17:01:13
The newly announced code of conduct by British bookmakers was met by mixed reactions from the industry. Last week the Association of British Bookmakers has introduced a new code of conduct to amend the British gambling laws. The main points of the new scheme is the ability of gamers to set their own limits on […]
Alex Nevsky March 3, 2014 15:53:56
Recent research reveals that Scottish gamblers have wagered over GBP 4 billion last year playing on high-stakes slots. The disturbing results of a recent gambling behavior research in Scotland raises lots of concerns with interested parties. The official figures state that over GBP 4.4 billion has been wagered in Scotland last year only on high-stakes […]
Iva P. February 26, 2014 15:41:00
Ladbrokes, promises to do its best and deal with the problem betting serious issue in the UK and modify responsible betting policies. Ladbrokes is a UK betting company, which also offers online and mobile betting services. It is one of the giants in the gambling business and it was founded in 19th century. Currently, the […]
Alex Nevsky November 12, 2013 09:27:53
Liverpool City Council to Ban Fixed Odds Betting Terminals in Fight Against Problem Gambling in the UK Expands
Alex Nevsky September 19, 2013 04:20:39
Liberal Democrats Propose to Limit the Number of New Betting Shops in the UK
Brian M. December 19, 2010 13:23:52
Two members of the ABB, including Blue Square, reported unusual wagering activity over the SPL match between Hearts and Motherwell.
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