Akos September 19, 2016 09:08:31
Karen Bradley, Secretary of State for Culture, has appointed Bill Moyes as the new chairman of the UK Gambling Commission for five years. The Government of the United Kingdom has announced the appointment of Bill Moyes as the Chair of the UK Gambling Commission, a post which is remunerated at £55,000 annually. Moyes is replacing […]
Alex Nevsky November 3, 2014 16:05:14
British bookmaker are set to reveal a selection of new measures for FOBTs including time and money limits per single session. Yes, Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs) are back in British gambling news. This time around, operators offering such terminals in their betting shops are introducing compulsory limits on the amount of money gamers can […]
Alex Nevsky October 15, 2014 11:06:31
What would you buy if you suddenly get a windfall after winning a couple of millions playing the lottery. Yes, winning a lottery is a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence for majority of hopeful players. But what happens when one does score a jackpot? British gambling news usually mention how much and where has been won, when a […]
Monica E. September 10, 2014 15:38:34
With six quality rides, Northern Irish horse racing jockey Tony McCoy is set for another victory at Uttoxeter Racecourse. Bookies will most likely be cleared out once the record-breaking jockey finishes the race at Uttoxeter. The Ulsterman is in great form and could very well break the unprecedented 300-winners barrier by the end of the […]
Alex Nevsky July 22, 2014 12:28:04
With Steven Gerrard’s departure from international football the betting for the new England captain kicks off. Following the disappointing early exit of the Three Lions from the World Cup in Brazil, where they couldn’t even make it out of the group for the first time since 1958, Steven Gerrard decided to retire from international football. […]
Monica E. July 6, 2014 05:24:24
After losing a fortune at the punto banco table, Nora Al-Daher claimed casino staff “took advantage” of her. The Ritz is the centre of attention in British gambling news these days and it’s not because of the casino’s new promotions or some fancy new investment. 50 year-old Nora Al-Daher, who’s married to a politician from […]
Iva P. July 3, 2014 17:20:55
The UK Gambling Commission reveals that the investigation of Bet365’s anti-money laundering and social responsibility measures, exposed certain weaknesses in the system of the operator, which may cause shortfalls in the combat against money-laundering. Bet365 cooperated with the investigation completely and made sure that the acquired information reached the competitive online casinos in the UK […]
Alex Nevsky June 12, 2014 13:14:33
British online betting exchange hopes to significantly increase the number of members during the World Cup. Everyone is certainly hyped about tonight’s World Cup opener in Sao Paolo, where the hosts Brazil are meeting Croatia. The majority of football punters have already made their wagers for the opening match at online sportsbooks in the United […]
Alex Nevsky June 10, 2014 18:22:27
Some of the teams participating in the World Cup have banned their players from having sex during the competition. World Cup kicks off in just two days and everyone is already excited. While fans prepare to watch the games either live in Brazil or in front of their TVs, punters are getting ready to wager […]
Monica E. May 23, 2014 14:28:54
The English Football Association has introduced a worldwide ban on betting for certain people participating in English football. New betting rules were set in stone at the Football Association’s (FA) 11th Annual General Meeting held at Wembley Stadium . The English football authority has ratified a ban affecting all those involved in the Premier League, […]
Alex Nevsky May 16, 2014 13:50:06
Premier League teams’ revenues from broadcasting rights have increased significantly thanks to a new deal. The Premier League season has come to an end, providing fans and punters betting under British gambling laws with a new champion. But let’s take a look at the financial results of the teams themselves. Before the start of the […]
Alex Nevsky May 12, 2014 16:17:23
British Premier League is seeking a new sponsor, after Barclays said they will be pulling out by the end of 2015/16 season. There’s a new champions in the Premier League: Manchester City, who managed to hold on to their lead, after winning over West Ham on the weekend. And although Liverpool overturned the 1 goal […]
Monica E. May 8, 2014 14:09:39
Dave Shallow and Richard Kellet got to take home GBP 68,000 each, after agreeing to a heads up chop at the UKIPT Nottingham. The 2014 UKIPT Nottingham High Roller event was the star of British gambling news this week. The second day of the GBP 3,300 buy-in tournament started out with 35 players competing for […]
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 […]
Alex Nevsky April 14, 2014 13:03:29
Land-based and online bookmaker giant, William Hill, will sponsor the World Darts Championship for the next two years. Sportsbooks are not just giant bullies taking the money from punters and not giving anything back. Apart from paying out considerable amounts in winnings every day, the bookies actually support the sports they take bets on. While […]
Alex Nevsky April 1, 2014 17:57:15
Royal Windsor Racecourse will be sponsored by Unibet throughout the forthcoming season. Renowned land-based and online sportsbooks in the United Kingdom continue to show real interest in supporting local horseracing industry. The latest deal saw Unibet becoming an official sponsor of the Royal Windsor Racecourse for the forthcoming season. The famous bookie operating under British […]
Alex Nevsky March 31, 2014 16:25:40
Heavy online gambling habit could prevent Irish banks from giving out a mortgage to new applicants. Enjoying online gambling in Ireland may be fun, but according to the latest research such activity can prevent gamers from getting a mortgage. A report printed in the Sunday Independent suggests that bank or credit card statements featuring evidence […]
Alex Nevsky March 26, 2014 18:03:32
Some experts see the hike in FOBTs taxes as a good thing for the bookies in the long-run. The United Kingdom Treasury may have altered British gambling laws imposing heavier taxes on the bookies’ FOBTs. However, George Osborne opined that this may serve to the sportsbooks’ advantage in the long run. When the Treasury has […]
Rab March 26, 2014 15:01:29
The UK division of multi-platform entertainment producer Endemol has appointed a new managing director of its Endemol Games business with an in-house promotion. Owain Walbyoff, who previously served as commercial director of Endemol Games, has been promoted to the position as reported in British gambling news. Walbyoff will replace the outgoing Jurian van der Meer, […]
Alex Nevsky March 25, 2014 12:38:03
Manchester United hosts Manchester City tonight, with bookies favoring the Citizens, but manager Pellegrini being cautious. Manchester City may look like the favorites to win this year’s Premier League with 6 points behind the first-placed Chelsea, but with 3 games to catch up to the Blues. However, their manager, Manuel Pellegrini, said the land-based and […]
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 […]
Alex Nevsky March 19, 2014 16:49:05
A group of recovering gambling addicts from Ireland takes a trip to Portugal to escape the Cheltenham Festival. The Cheltenham Festival, one of the biggest events on the United Kingdom horse-racing calendar, was a huge success for both spectators and punters betting under Irish gambling laws. Despite huge crowds gathering to witness and cheer on […]
Staff March 19, 2014 16:24:28
Growing numbers of people worldwide enjoy recreational gambling, but where can you place a bet with the most comfort? There are literally millions of casinos worldwide ready and waiting for you to step in and spend a night with lady luck. Choices range from vast, extravagant resorts and complexes, to that shady local establishment where […]
Alex Nevsky March 10, 2014 16:41:49
The Cheltenham Festival, one of the biggest events on the United Kingdom horse betting calendar is scheduled for this week. The Cheltenham Festival is one of the biggest horse racing event in the United Kingdom. It is often referred to as the Greatest Show on Turf. And quite rightly so, it is the event to […]
Alex Nevsky March 6, 2014 15:07:02
British government returns to the issue of introducing a levy on off-shore based bookmakers. United Kingdom government is serious about putting an additional levy on off-shore bookmakers. In a recent announcement plans for changing British gambling laws and introducing additional tax on overseas bookies have been revealed. The extra money coming from these taxes will […]
Alex Nevsky March 5, 2014 18:48:38
Glasgow has been revealed as the city with the highest number of sportsbooks per capita in United Kingdom. The recent research about gambling habits among the population of Britain has revealed that Glasgow has the highest number of betting shops per capita than any other city in the United Kingdom. The results have already sparked […]
Alex Nevsky March 5, 2014 18:36:08
Teenager from Newham admitted he has been able to gamble at one of the local betting shops. An undercover operation by Newham Council in the United Kingdom has revealed that a 15-year-old has been allowed to gamble at a betting shop operating in full compliance with British gambling laws. Moreover, the schoolboy has been wearing […]
Alex Nevsky March 5, 2014 15:53:57
The horse betting coup staged in January in the United Kingdom received more explanation. Barney Curley, the renowned gambling and horse trainer has admitted he played some part in the betting coup this January. The incident that cost some land-based and online sportsbooks in the United Kingdom to lose GBP 2 million has involved 4 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Alex Nevsky February 18, 2014 13:13:48
Grandmother decides to quit her low-paying job eight months after winning big in the lottery. British grandmother decides to retire after winning a sudden lottery windfall under British gambling laws. Jean Swatman, from Lowestoft, Suffolk, has scored a GBP 2 million lottery win eight months ago, and has now decided to quit her GBP 6/hour […]
Alex Nevsky February 18, 2014 12:54:51
Dusk Till Dawn poker club in Nottigham will be hosting the debut Sky Poker UK Poker Championship poker festival. The inaugural Sky Poker UK Poker Championship kicked off yesterday at a beautiful British poker room Dusk Till Dawn in Nottingham. The poker festival has a whopping guaranteed prize pool of GBP 800,000, which will certainly […]
Alex Nevsky February 17, 2014 15:34:21
British lottery is funding various projects and communities across the country in desperate need of cash. Lotteries are not just a source of income for the government, and a chance for players to become filthy rich suddenly. Lotteries are renowned for donating money to significant local and national projects as well. This is especially true […]
Alex Nevsky February 13, 2014 14:20:54
You’re buying that red Ferrari if you win the lottery, right? Well, most people in Britain start to support the Conservatives after winning. A recent study revealed that receiving an unexpected fortune actually makes UK citizens like the Conservatives party over Labour. The study was carried out as collaboration between Australian and British scientists. According […]
Alex Nevsky February 7, 2014 12:41:32
Daniel Negreanu is everyone’s favorite to receive the prestigious British Poker Awards honor. Daniel Negreanu, aka Kid Poker, has had quite a year in 2013. The Canadian poker professional with a big smile added yet another two World Series of Poker bracelets to his already extensive tally. He was also decorated as WSOP Player of […]
Alex Nevsky August 27, 2013 05:37:05
William Hill Poker will host a series of online satellites for the prestigious DeepStacks Poker Tour event in Panama.
George M. August 23, 2013 05:40:34
Crystal Palace FC signs the first Premier League gambling-related sponsorship agreement with 12BET.
Alex Nevsky August 3, 2013 04:50:23
An unnamed British online bookie identifies and reports cricket match fixing between Pakistan and West Indies.
George M. May 9, 2013 14:11:32
Domestic operators want to compete on equal terms
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