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 […]

Will Djokovic Confirm His Number One Spot Today: Latest ATP World Tour Finals Betting Odds

Alex Nevsky November 14, 2014 13:22:47

Novak Djokovic is looking to confirm his year-end number one spot by beating Tomas Berdych at the O2. The ATP World Tour Finals are slowly, but surely drawing to a close in London, but bettors at online sportsbooks in the United Kingdom still have a couple of days to wager on the results. While the […]

Cozy Games Becomes First Regulated Operator to Provide Software for Bitcoin Gambling Sites

Monica E. November 13, 2014 17:46:30

The new platform offered by licensed gambling operator Cozy Games can deliver bitcoin, litecoin and dogecoin payments. Bitcoin gambling has been around for a while, but recently it has taken a key step towards going mainstream. Cryptocurrency payment processor GoCoin and software developer Cozy Games have partnered up to offer players the first ever regulated […]

Can Murray Find Reserves to Beat Federer: Fresh ATP World Tour Finals Betting Odds

Alex Nevsky November 13, 2014 15:53:25

ATP World Tour Finals Group B has Roger Federer v Andy Murray match in store for punters at online bookies. Today’s second match in Group B at the ATP World Tour Finals will be held between Roger Federer and the local crowd favorite Andy Murray. Naturally the bookies under British gambling laws have already opened […]

Can Nishikori Beat Raonic and Move Closer to Semis: Latest ATP World Tour Finals Betting Odds

Alex Nevsky November 13, 2014 15:42:48

Injury-struck Kei Nishikori will try to battle Milos Raonic for a place in the semis at the ATP World Tour Finals. Yesterday’s ATP World Tour Finals matches brought more disappointment to tennis fans and punters who bet on sports in the UK. The games were far from high-quality and failed to provide bettors with some […]

Djokovic Is In For a Real Test Against Wawrinka: Fresh ATP World Tour Finals Betting Odds

Alex Nevsky November 12, 2014 16:12:29

Stanislas Wawrinka is taking on the world number one Novak Djokovic at the ATP World Tour Finals in London. Group A at the ATP World Tour Finals will play their second matches today, and as usual, there’s plenty of ways to bet on the matches at online sportsbooks in the United Kingdom. World number 1, […]

Can Cilic and Berdych Return to Winning Form: Latest ATP World Tour Finals Betting Odds

Alex Nevsky November 12, 2014 13:16:11

Marin Cilic faces Tomas Berdych at the ATP World Tour Finals in a match, that’s difficult to predict and bet on. It’s time for Day 4 at the ATP World Tour Finals in London, as we draw closer to the semi-finals and betting at online sportsbooks in the United Kingdom intensifies. Yesterday’s matches were exciting, […]

UK Bookmakers Introduce New Compulsory Limits on Betting Machines

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. […]

The week in pictures: November 4th – November 10th, 2014

Nich Moore November 11, 2014 15:16:15

There were some amazing events around the world last week so lets take a look back at some of the big stories that made the headlines Pleading from the pulpit of the Financial Times the new director of GCHQ, the British brand of NSA monitoring, Robert Hannigan, seemed to imply he couldn’t do his job […]

The week in pictures: November 4th – November 10th, 2014

Nich Moore November 11, 2014 15:16:15

Can Nishikori Overpower Federer: Latest ATP World Tour Finals Betting Odds

Alex Nevsky November 11, 2014 14:24:31

Follow and bet on the great battle between Roger Federer and Kei Nishikori on Day 3 of the ATP World Tour Finals. ATP World Tour Finals enter Day 3 of the competition following yesterday’s more than convincing 6-1, 6-1 wins by Stanislas Wawrinka over Tomas Berdych and Novak Djokovic over Marin Cilic. Betting at online […]

Can Wawrinka Prove the Bookies Wrong Against Berdych: Latest ATP World Tour Finals Odds

Alex Nevsky November 10, 2014 13:24:41

Stanislas Wawrinka takes on Tomas Berdych in Day 2 of the ATP World Tour Finals in London. It’s Day 2 at the ATP World Tour Finals in London, where the top 8 tennis pros have come together to contest the season-end event. Marin Cilic has replaced Rafael Nadal, who opted to withdraw from the tournament […]

New British Gambling Laws Could Have a Negative Impact on Sports Sponsorships

Monica E. November 7, 2014 12:55:38

The UK Gambling Commission has issued new rules that could have a negative impact on shirt sponsorship deals closed between English and Scottish sports clubs and offshore operators. As a gambling law specialist working for Pinsent Masons, Susan Biddle pointed out a few issues regarding the UK Gambling Commission’s new guidance on advertising and sports […]

Liverpool or Chelsea: Latest Premier League Betting Odds for the Big Match

Alex Nevsky November 6, 2014 15:17:33

Liverpool host Chelsea looking to forget recent losses and make a move towards top-4 position in the Premier League. The hot events of Champions League are now over, leaving the teams from the British Isles a tad disappointed. But there’s always Premier League weekend to look forward to for those who bet on sports in […]

Can Tottenham Score Another Five: Latest Europa League Betting Odds

Alex Nevsky November 6, 2014 12:38:37

Tottenham head over to Greece to meet Asteras again after beating them 5-1 at White Hart Lane two weeks ago. Tonight’s Europa League fixtures follow the two hot days of Champions League and deliver those who bet under British gambling laws a long list of wagering opportunities. One of UK bettors’ top interests is the […]

Roger Federer or Novak Djokovic: Fresh ATP World Tour Finals Betting Odds

Alex Nevsky November 5, 2014 15:50:47

Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic are expected to fight hard for the year-end number 1 spot at the ATP World Tour Final. All eight participants of the much-anticipated ATP World Tour Finals are known. It’s now time to prepare smart wagers under British gambling laws, and enjoy the action. The tournament kicks off this Sunday, […]

Can Chelsea Repeat the 6-0 Win: Latest Champions League Betting Odds

Alex Nevsky November 5, 2014 13:27:24

A win in Maribor will guarantee a place in the knockout stages of Champions League for Chelsea. Champions League betting continues today with another eight hot matches providing those who bet on sports in the UK with a wide array of wagering choices. While smart betting can be done on any of the fixtures, we […]

Bookmakers’ Voluntary Code of Conduct Not Working

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 […]

Can Arsenal Qualify for the Knockouts Tonight: Latest Champions League Betting Odds

Alex Nevsky November 4, 2014 13:31:34

Arsenal prepare to qualify for the Champions League knockouts, they need a win tonight to do so. Sixteen of the best European football clubs are going at each other in tonight’s Champions League matches. Interestingly enough these will be sort of return-legs of the fixtures played two weeks ago, as it’s the turning point of […]

British Bookmakers To Introduce New FOBTs Restrictions

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 […]

New British Gambling Laws Come into Force, Amaya Keeps Its UK Operations

Monica E. November 3, 2014 15:30:36

Amaya Gaming, the company owns PokerStars and Full Tilt, has received approval for a continuation license in the UK. Although subjected to a lot of criticism, UK’s new remote gambling law has come into force on November 1, after the Gibraltar Betting and Gaming Association’s (GBGA) attempt to overturn it failed last month. Some companies […]

Ivey Poker Takes a Break, but Promises “Multiple Product Extensions” in 2015

Monica E. October 30, 2014 13:39:43

The free-play section of the Phil Ivey-branded online poker training platform is temporarily closed. Less than a year after the launch of an online poker sites in the US named after 10-time WSOP bracelet winner Phil Ivey, the company running the coaching site announced it was closing its free-play section. “Since we launched our game […]

PKR Upgrades Poker Client

Monica E. October 26, 2014 08:44:44

The poker operator wanted to offer improved game flow and to make the website more user-friendly. Smoother, uninterrupted game flow, an extended portfolio of 2D and 3D avatars and a fresh poker lobby are just a few of the brand new features added to PKR, the website allows gamblers to play online poker in the […]

Audit Finds ID Check Rate at UK Bookmakers Has Improved

Monica E. October 23, 2014 13:08:26

Undercover teenagers were sent into betting shops to find out if bookmakers take measures to prevent underage gambling. Ten Bolton outlets belonging to land-based, online and mobile betting operator William Hill were put to a test by independent auditor Serve Legal, who found that employees checked 95.4% of the undercover teenage visitors for ID. At […]

How Poker Helps Talented Students Buy an Education

Monica E. October 22, 2014 13:24:51

We hear enough about gambling addiction, so let’s hear a few stories about how poker has helped people pay their debts. There was a time when all states allowed online poker sites in the US. And card players loved it. Before officials shut them down in 2011, the game was very popular. So popular, in […]

Grab Hot Early Odds in Premier League Relegation Market and Collect Big Winnings

Alex Nevsky October 16, 2014 15:54:25

This Premier League’s season is shaping up to provide punters with a hot battle at the bottom of the table. The 2014/2015 Premier League season is only seven games in, and the battle at the top is hot enough to keep punters under British gambling laws busy cheering and betting on their teams. But there’s […]

Ferrari or Washing Machine – What Lottery Winners Really Go For After Scooping a Jackpot

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 […]

Gibraltar-Based Gambling Operators Seek To Overturn New British Gambling Laws

Monica E. October 11, 2014 15:22:47

New remote gambling laws were supposed to come into force at the beginning of this month, but it looks like the Government went ahead of itself when it set that deadline. The Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Act 2014 caused a lot of controversy in the online casino industry, after authorities announced they were going to […]

Can Arsenal Take Revenge at Stamford Bridge: Latest Premier League Betting Odds

Alex Nevsky October 3, 2014 13:33:02

After the events of Champions League and Europa League it’s time for Premier League betting over the weekend. The last Premier League betting odds before the 2-week break for EURO 2016 qualifiers • Online sportsbooks in the UK are ready for the weekend betting action • Chelsea v Arsenal is THE game of Round 7 […]

Can the Spurs Use Home Turf Advantage to the Fullest Against Besiktas: Europa League Betting Odds

Alex Nevsky October 2, 2014 13:48:41

Football punters switch their attention to Europa League after two days of Champions League betting. The Champions League events of the week are now over, and punters can safely switch their attention to betting on Europa League group matches under British gambling laws. It’s the second round and some teams need to pick up the […]

2014 Has Been a Brutal Year for UK Bookmakers, But there is Reason to Bet on a Recovery

September 28, 2014 09:58:16

The British government went after sportsbooks with a vengeance this year, but there are plenty of reasons to believe that the industry’s fortunes will revive. UK politicians are always looking for a scapegoat. Rather than be honest with the public and admit that society’s problems require complex solutions that involve sacrifice and hard choices, they […]

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