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Local Councils Given Power to Deal with FOBTs

Local Councils Given Power to Deal with FOBTs

Monica E. April 29, 2014 14:20:33

Local lawmakers across the UK will be given the power to limit the number of betting shops. In an attempt to help local authorities deal with the problems caused by the uncontrolled spread of fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs), sports minister Helen Grant announced new policies to give city leaders control over the number of […]

William Hill Offers to Help Battle Gambling Addiction

William Hill Offers to Help Battle Gambling Addiction

Monica E. January 20, 2014 10:03:10

The British bookmaker promises to implement new industry code and warn players how much they gamble away. After recent scandals surrounding fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) in the UK caused a drop in company shares, bookmaker William Hill is looking to improve its tainted image by promising to lend a helping hand in the battle against […]

A Bet A Technology Closes Deal with Bookmaker David Pluck

A Bet A Technology Closes Deal with Bookmaker David Pluck

Monica E. January 16, 2014 16:27:35

David Pluck is replacing OpenBet software with A Bet A’s management systems. A Bet A Technology will be working with British independent bookmaker David Pluck, as its exclusive supplier of betting systems and betting software. The two gambling companies have recently signed a deal under which A Bet A will provide comprehensive solutions for Pluck’s […]

Gamblers too Absorbed to Notice a Crime Going on in the Shop

Gamblers too Absorbed to Notice a Crime Going on in the Shop

Monica E. January 15, 2014 18:07:01

Betting shop manager killed by a homeless person addicted to gambling. British gambling news are spreading a tragic story that sure seems to prove the point anti-gambling campaigners were trying to make when they claimed betting terminals were addictive. Betting shop manager Andrew Iacovou died at his workplace, after gamblers failed to notice he was […]

Newham Says No to Extend Opening Hours for Betting Shops

Newham Says No to Extend Opening Hours for Betting Shops

Monica E. January 13, 2014 14:32:44

Anti-gambling campaigners claim extending working hours for betting shops would encourage crime. Newham Council refused to extend the licensing hours of Betfred Bookmakers, suspecting the company wanted to benefit more from fixed-odd betting terminals (FOBTs). Under British gambling laws, Betfred’s shop can stay open until 10 pm, which allows players plenty of time to bet […]