Articles About british gambling laws

UK Lottery Laws May Face Revision As Government Talks Tough

Nich Moore September 22, 2020 16:07:45

Akin to many governments under the unique pressures of 2020, the Boris Johnson administration in the UK is floundering. Their sudden desire to make sweeping reforms to UK gambling laws is thus a little suspect. Especially as “insiders” tell us Dominic Cummings is eager for the changes. Is this to be a realistic updating of regulation or chasing of cheap populism? So hard to know. However, regular seekers of progressive jackpot lotteries at Lotto Agent may find UK lottery laws changing soon.

UK Calls for Online Gambling Limit

Jonathan January 2, 2020 16:27:46

Well, it had to happen. UK calls for online gambling limits were discussed by MP's last week. And lo and behold, some of the largest UK betting companies immediately saw a massive drop in company share value. This was thanks to a new Government report which suggested that the maximum online wager should be £2.

Betting Websites in Hungary

Jonathan December 18, 2019 15:54:59

Sorry, but betting websites in Hungary are few and far between. With the Hungarian government and their friends controlling most of the betting market place, the choices are both frugal and limiting. As with all monopolies, they just get fat and lazy as the incentive to grow isn't of importance. Most foreign online bookies have much more to offer.

Facebook Gambling Ads Aimed at Children

Jonathan December 11, 2019 12:20:32

Facebook gambling ads aimed at children came to light last year. It seems that a UK based marketing startup was using these ads for online casinos. Quelle surprise! As always, Mr Zuckerburg is trying to close the stable door after the horse has bolted and the ads have been paid for.

Lay Betting Explained: Betting Against the Odds

Jonathan December 10, 2019 16:26:22

Lay Betting Explained: Betting Against the Odds. If you want to reverse roles, then lay betting let's you play at being the bookmaker. Essentially you're betting on something or some outcome not to happen. You're betting against the odds. You sell a bet as opposed to backing a bet.

UK Gambling Commission Hammering Out Dispute Settlement Rules

December 5, 2014 19:39:52

Foreign internet casinos in the UK will now be required to comply with domestic regulations. But first, regulations must get past the European Commission. Recent changes to British gambling laws have increased the powers of the UK Gambling Commission to tax and regulate offshore iGaming providers. Such companies serving British customers will be required to […]

UK Gambling Authority Warns Football Association against Unlicensed Operators

Monica E. November 21, 2014 12:09:46

The Premier League could lose GBP90 million a year in sponsorship money after it was revealed that its chosen partner doesn’t hold a UK license. It’s been about three weeks since the newBritish gambling laws have come into force, but it looks like they’re already causing a lot of trouble. The local gambling regulator has […]

Andy Carter of Camelot on Why Many Lottery Winners Prefer to Remain Anonymous

Staff November 18, 2014 17:23:06

UK national lottery operator Camelot is in the business of making millionaires, and Andy Carter is their man on the ground.

Three-Year Sponsorship By Dafabet For Snooker Master Tournament

Alex Nevsky November 16, 2014 18:17:51

Dafabet Masters Tournament to play from 2015 to 2017 after renewed sponsorship deal was sealed. The World Snooker Tournament got a huge boost in sponsorship recently. For the second year running, Dafabet, a leader in managing online sportsbooks in the UK, will once again sponsor the famous UK-based tournament for an additional three years. It […]

Will Wawrinka Be Able to Book His Semi-final Place Tonight: Fresh ATP World Tour Finals Odds

Alex Nevsky November 14, 2014 14:14:37

Stanislas Wawrinka will try and book his semi-final place with a victory over Marin Cilic in tonight’s ATP World Tour Finals match. The last round robin match at the ATP World Tour Finals will be held between Stanislas Wawrinka and Marin Cilic tonight at the O2. This fixture will answer the question who gets to […]