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A Complete Guide To The Malta Gaming Authority Casino License

A Complete Guide To The Malta Gaming Authority Casino License

Jonathan September 16, 2024 18:37:28

It's important for all players to recognise that an online casino with a respected gaming license is going to be much more reliable that a casino without a proper license. This is because a reputable license offers plenty of player protection. It also garentees that the games are fair and that you'll receive any winnings in a timely fashion.

Importance Of Understanding Your Online Gambling Players Rights

Importance Of Understanding Your Online Gambling Players Rights

Jonathan July 9, 2024 20:16:23

As with any real world or internet transaction, the relationaship between the customer and business is overseen by various laws. Many of these are to protect customers from being cheated or not getting what they paid for. In the iGaming industry this is no different. However, it's equally important that you are fully aware of your online gambling players rights before embarking on your casino journey.

UKGC Considers £2 Online Slots-Cap

UKGC Considers £2 Online Slots-Cap

Jonathan February 17, 2020 15:55:34

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), the country’s gaming regulator, said that it was actively exploring the idea of a £2 online slots-cap. On this news some of the UK's largest betting companies saw their shares take a hammering.

What is the UK Gambling Commission?

What is the UK Gambling Commission?

Jonathan January 24, 2020 12:38:35

In 2005, under the Gambling Act, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) was born. It's purpose is to regulate commercial gambling in Great Britain. Being sponsored by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) and it sets out the licensing conditions and codes of practice.

Neil McArthur Appointed New UKGC CEO

Neil McArthur Appointed New UKGC CEO

Staff April 16, 2018 09:00:36

Sarah Harrison has left her position as Executive Chief of the UK Gambling Commission after 8 years under this title due to her decision to instead take on a senior position at the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. On the 28th of February 2018 Neil McArthur filled the vacant position by becoming the […]

A Summary of UK Online Gambling Participation in 2017

A Summary of UK Online Gambling Participation in 2017

Staff March 1, 2018 03:02:00

On February 2018, UK Gambling Commission or UKGC published its annual report on the participation in the gambling sector. In particular, what do the results say about UK online gambling participation in 2017? The most prominent trend of UK online gambling participation in 2017 is the increase use of mobiles as a gambling platform. 39% […]

The UK gambling commission starts a dialog with consumer representatives

The UK gambling commission starts a dialog with consumer representatives

Peter October 7, 2016 02:22:47

Improving the communication with the consumers is what the new initiative by the UK Gambling Commission is focused on.  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is lately showing a great care towards the gambling consumer. After the efforts made in solving the issue with the FOBTs, these days they also stressed the beginning of a new […]

UK decline in land-based gambling facilities, but steady profits elsewhere

UK decline in land-based gambling facilities, but steady profits elsewhere

david July 6, 2016 13:00:27

There is evidence of a decline in land-based gambling in the UK, with fewer betting shops and bingo premises. However, overall UK gambling has risen. In UK gambling news, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has revealed a decline in land-based gambling in the UK. The number of active betting shops fell also 2% in the […]

DraftKings UK Deal with NMi

DraftKings UK Deal with NMi

Daniel March 5, 2016 18:08:50

NMi will test the daily fantasy sports and fantasy football operator’s desktop and mobile platform to comply with UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) standards according to DraftKings UK deal. The DraftKings UK deal with NMi about online and mobile gaming platform testing to ensure meeting UKGC technical standards was announced this week. Jeffrey Haas, DraftKings chief […]

Paddy Power to Support Social Causes with £280K

Paddy Power to Support Social Causes with £280K

Daniel March 1, 2016 14:30:40

The UK Gambling Commission ordered Paddy Power to support social causes with a £280,000 payment. This comes after the UKGC found that Paddy Power failed to protect two if its vulnerable customers as well as to fight crime effectively. Paddy Power to support social causes with a £280,000 (€355,500/$388,500) fund after the operator mishandled two […]

Online Scratchcard Players are Invited to Promote Illegal Gambling in the UK

Online Scratchcard Players are Invited to Promote Illegal Gambling in the UK

Bence September 16, 2015 18:26:17

Don’t let yourself be deceived by online scratchcard providers, who ask you to promote illegal gambling in the UK for better prizes! All online scratchcard players should be aware of the UK gambling laws. These rules clearly state that promoting a lottery for private or commercial gains counts as promoting illegal gambling in the UK. […]

UK Gambling Commission Gives Additional Funds to 666Bet

UK Gambling Commission Gives Additional Funds to 666Bet

Bence June 2, 2015 05:48:44

The UK Gambling Commission gives extra funds to Metro Play and 666Bet so that they can pay their withdrawing players. Online gambling sites in UK report that the UK Gambling Commission’s latest plan to pay the players who are left without their money, is to give extra funds to those two casinos who have failed […]

BetConstruct Granted License to Operate in UK By UKGC

BetConstruct Granted License to Operate in UK By UKGC

Phyllis F. April 30, 2015 08:24:10

BetConstruct is pleased that its sports betting software was up to the high regulatory standard of the UK Gambling Commission BetConstruct, a developer of online and land-based betting and gaming services, which has been seeking to operate legally under UK gambling laws, in the the UK, was recently granted a gambling software operating license by […]

666BET’s Shady Reasons for Not Paying

666BET’s Shady Reasons for Not Paying

Borbala April 22, 2015 10:28:03

666BET is still presenting suspicious reasons for customers’ denied withdrawals . After 666BET online betting site director Paul Bell’s arrest in the end of March, the company’s licence was suspended by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). The customers of the online casino in the UK launched a campaign in order to receive the funds frozen […]

Binary Options Racket Could Make Gamblers Lose Money

Binary Options Racket Could Make Gamblers Lose Money

Phyllis F. April 22, 2015 06:30:17

UK Gambling Commission warns punters to pay attention not to be swindled in binary options racket. Gamblers are being warned by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has circulated a warning to consumers in the area over scams that falsely claim to be carrying out binary options trading. The regulatory body, which imposes UK gambling laws […]

GECO Gaming Grabs Licences for UK and Alderney

GECO Gaming Grabs Licences for UK and Alderney

Phyllis F. April 16, 2015 13:26:38

Geco has met the high quality standards set by the UKGC. The international games developer, GECO Gaming Group, has been awarded licenses by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) and the Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC). GECO Gaming Group was created after the merge between WagerMill, the Gaming Lab and some other developers. The UKGC license […]

The Day 666Bet’s Personnel Gambled and Lost in GBP 21 million Fraud Case

The Day 666Bet’s Personnel Gambled and Lost in GBP 21 million Fraud Case

Phyllis F. April 2, 2015 03:36:40

Paul Bell, a director of 666Bet, was reportedly arrested at Heathrow airport last week and charged with fraud. An online betting operator at 666Bet has been jailed for fraud and money-laundering after investigation involving $31.1 million led to his arrest. Just last week, UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) regulatory body which represents UK gambling laws took […]