Articles About gambling in the UK

Post-Brexit Gambling in the UK: Changes on The Way

Anna March 3, 2021 15:47:50

For the last couple of years, it has been impossible not to cross the word Brexit. It has been all over the news, but it is understandable. The United Kingdom stepping out of the European Union is a pretty big deal since it is the very first country to do so in the history of the EU. Its most important effects are obviously governmental, judicial, economic, and political. There are a few aspects though, most would not think about, like how will post-Brexit gambling in the UK look like.

British MPs and Lords Aim To Shake Up Aging UK Lottery Laws

Nich Moore November 20, 2020 14:26:18

The British government may have to do something about the lottery loophole. Typically, the law prohibits under 18s from gambling in the UK. Unfortunately, this doesn’t extend to lotteries. So UK lottery laws permit over 16s to purchase tickets and participate. This is something MPs and Lords would like to halt. So the operational terms of service for sites like Lotto Agent would change. Indeed if MPs have their way, even the best lottery jackpots will be reserved for adults only.

Betting In Britain – The Long Running UK Culture Of Gambling

Nich Moore May 21, 2020 14:41:48

The UK culture of gambling is one long marked by a duality of attitude. Both the authorities and public are all but schizophrenic about it. They deride it as a vice on one hand and positively encourage it as a harmless flutter on the other. Historically there is, as they say, rather a lot of baggage. Modern online betting sites in the UK like Bet365 thus find themselves walking bizarrely hypocritical tightrope. Growing accessibility might not equate to expanding acceptability.

How To Bet On The Cheltenham Festival (A Flutter Guide)

Nich Moore March 6, 2020 12:26:02

Gambling in the UK has a few mainstay events. This is one of them. Some of the races are all but a mandatory bet on horse racing in the UK. Those who regularly bet on sports in the UK at Bet365 etc. will already have their choices. The less frequent gamblers perhaps not. So let’s take a look at how to bet on the Cheltenham Festival if you just want a flutter. There’s plenty for everyone and it couldn’t be easier in these days of smart phone gambling and in the internet.

Credit Card Ban in Gambling: A Silver Bullet Against Pathological Gambling?

Meruyert February 1, 2020 16:16:44

The UK Gambling Commission announced that starting from 14, April, credit card payment will no longer be an option for almost all forms of gambling. The Safer Online Gambling Group state that the ban will minimize financial harm for problem gamblers. Along with credit card ban in gambling, online betting sites in the UK will have to sign up to GamStop self-exclusion scheme.

Qualities to be a Bookie

Jonathan January 17, 2020 13:31:09

So what are the qualities to be a bookie? The movie stereo type of the shifty bookmaker, trying to fleece everyone around him, is nothing more than a tired cliche. Lets have a deeper look....

Betting Odds For Dummies

Jonathan December 12, 2019 16:29:41

Betting odds for dummies or more simply put, betting odds to show you the probability of a future event, if you're a dummie. With this information you can work out how much money you will win if your bet wins.

Gambling Expert Group for the Sector’s Improvement in the UK

Akos February 21, 2017 12:22:02

Among others, licensing authorities and regulators make up the Gambling Export Group that was set up in order to provide advice and opinion on gambling regulations in the UK. The Gambling Business Group (GBG), representing all sectors of the UK gabling sector, has announced the formation of the Gambling Expert Group. According to the press […]

Can Swansea Beat Tottenham this Weekend? Place Your Bet!

Staff November 30, 2016 13:53:45

Despite sitting on nearly opposite sides of the Premier League rankings, some analysts are wondering; can Swansea beat Tottenham this weekend? As the number 5 ranked team in the Premier League, Tottenham FC is expected to dominate Saturday’s game against Swansea City. With 6 wins, 6 losses, and just one draw, they are one of […]

Bill Moyes, the New Chair of the UK Gambling Commission

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 […]