Nich Moore May 4, 2018 04:35:51
Despite launching itself onto the clean fresh air of the Internet’s highlands with the enthusiasm of a hungry tiger in a school playground the gambling industry is still reticent to rid itself of the grubby stains on its character that continue to hamper it with negative connotations. Wholesale reform might be prohibitively complex and expensive, […]
Peter February 2, 2017 01:48:36
The reduction of the maximum stake at the FOBTs in UK remains a hot topic for gambling Britain: the Association of British Bookmakers with raises serious accusations The All-Party-Parliamentary-Group (APPG) has announced a report yesterday according to which the possibility for wagering up at a fixed-odds betting terminal-FOBT in UK should be reduced to a […]
Peter February 2, 2017 01:48:36
The reduction of the maximum stake at the FOBTs in UK remains a hot topic for gambling Britain: the Association of British Bookmakers with raises serious accusations The All-Party-Parliamentary-Group (APPG) has announced a report yesterday according to which the possibility for wagering up at a fixed-odds betting terminal-FOBT in UK should be reduced to a […]
Peter October 4, 2016 04:04:52
The policy modification concerning FOBTs in UK is still one of the hot issues around the gambling industry in the country: will the Labor pary make additional pressure to the Government? A few weeks ago GamingZion wrote about the intention of the UK government to start a massive inquiry into the so called fixed-odds betting […]
david June 6, 2016 12:44:26
The UK government is set to host a parliamentary betting inquiry into Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs), which will be heard in the early months of 2017 In UK gambling news, it has been revealed that there will be a parliamentary betting inquiry into Fixed-Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs). These have come under increasing criticism from […]
Phyllis F. April 2, 2015 03:53:09
Scottish National Party accuses UK government for fixed odds betting terminals’ shortcomings. The Scottish National Party (SNP) has accused the UK government for not living up to its promise to give Scotland the additional power needed to tackle problems that have developed from fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs). The terminals are the object of criticism […]
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 November 19, 2014 12:56:24
Last week was another seven days of history in the making with something for everyone so lets take a look back at what hit the headlines The big news of the week in science was the spectacular partial success of the Philae probe making a somewhat kangaroo-like landing on the surface of comet 67P. Over […]
Monica E. November 12, 2014 13:01:31
The new code of conduct adopted by British bookmakers sets limits on the amount of money spent, but not on the number of sessions. In an attempt to ease the public’s concern over the negative impact of fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs), betting companies operating in the UK have announced new “compulsory limits” on gambling machines. […]
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 […]
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 […]
2014 has been a crucial year for the British gambling industry with the introduction of new regulations and taxes. Some things have changed drastically. Others, not so much. 2014 has been a big year for Britain’s massive gambling industry. Britons love to gamble, and for the most part the government prefers to regulate rather than […]
Tom S. May 14, 2014 12:30:46
Patrick Kennedy has hosted his final AGM as CEO of Irish bookmaker Paddy Power, with the question on everyone’s lips: who will take charge of the giant gambling firm now? While Paddy Power’s brand has gone from strength to strength, aided by strong mobile betting figures, they have come under attack for their, at times, […]
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 […]
Tom S. April 27, 2014 17:16:24
The Church of Scotland has joined the discussions around gambling advertising in the UK, calling for their banning after a series of high profile problem gambling cases in the country. Scotland has been at the forefront of the debate on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs) in the UK, with thousands of pounds said to have […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jennifer W. March 26, 2014 13:29:14
Bingo and beer tax cuts – are Britain’s Conservative party looking to win voters from the country’s “working class”? The new tagline from the budget, which reads: “To Help the Hardworking People Do More of the Things They Enjoy”, certainly looks that way. After Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osbourne announced that he plans to […]
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 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 […]
Tom S. January 27, 2014 15:57:46
Let Ray Winstone into your living room or head down to the bookies? Tough question… The UK has been one of the strongest markets for gambling companies for some time. While they may not have the proliferation of casinos that the US has, there are more betting shops than you can shake a stick at. […]
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 […]
Monica E. January 16, 2014 16:22:23
Anti-gambling lobbyist insults William Hill CEO, claiming he’s too old to run the company. William Hill’s chief executive officer Ralph Topping decided to make his Twitter account private, after online quarrels over fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) went too far. It all started earlier this year, when Topping got involved in a debate between his company’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
Monica E. January 9, 2014 16:06:47
William Hill and Ladbrokes saw their shares go down after the political debate in the House of Commons. Following prime-minister David Cameron’s statement about fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) being a “problem”, Ladbrokes and William Hill saw a drop in company shares. The comment was made during in yesterday’s political debate in the House of Commons. […]
Monica E. January 9, 2014 11:57:22
Lawmakers are waiting for the gambling industry-funded report to come out before taking action against FOBTs. Despite recent evidence that fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) are spreading uncontrollably across the UK and causing gamblers to lose a great deal of money, the Government refuses to change British gambling laws for now. In yesterday’s debate held at […]
Monica E. January 8, 2014 16:42:39
Bookmakers continue to make huge profits from FOBTs, while politicians debate whether they should ban them or not. Political tension escalates as Labour is preparing to force a vote against fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) in today’s debates held at the House of Commons. Despite repeated requests from anti-gambling campaigners to reduce the number of betting […]
Tom S. January 7, 2014 17:36:12
In 2013, British gamblers have poured GBP 46 billion into high-stake gambling machines. Labour MP Ed Miliband announces the party will force a vote in Parliament, asking officials to change British gambling laws and give local councils the power to ban fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) from retail outlets. The Labour leader recently promised to support […]
Monica E. January 6, 2014 13:12:38
Receipts from betting shops are used by criminals to justify the amounts of money they carry on them. British betting operators and local police admit criminals are using fixed odds betting machines (FOBTs) for money-laundering. At the same time, business owners say their betting shops would simply have to close down if it wasn’t for […]
Tom S. December 30, 2013 09:34:35
Ed Miliband believes fixed-odds betting terminals are “dangerously addictive” and promises to change UK gambling laws to limit their numbers
Tom S. December 17, 2013 18:30:15
FOBTs are under pressure due to local councils’ support for their restriction.
Tom S. December 7, 2013 12:58:02
Mr Green online casino ad was banned in the UK due to misleading information about its bonus conditions despite clarifications
Tom S. December 7, 2013 11:03:13
Efforts to stop the fixed odds betting terminals “menace” were rendered useless by UK Government’s refusal to lower maximum stakes from L100 to L2
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
Tom S. October 28, 2013 12:38:06
Fixed Odds Betting Terminals to be Examined by the UK Prime Minister After Prime Ministers Questions Discussion
Tom S. October 14, 2013 12:44:06
Fixed Odds Betting Terminals see Jackpot Rises as the UK Government Declines to Take Action Against the Machines
2024-11-01
2024-10-31
2024-10-31
2024-10-30
2024-10-30
2024-10-30
