Articles About Gambling Commission

British MPs & Industry At Odds On UK Horse Racing Future

Nich Moore January 12, 2021 15:03:19

Parliament revising UK gambling laws is a populist move at a time Brexit isn’t making them popular. Unfortunately, this means MPs are not very popular amongst the gambling industry at present. In protection of their profits, the industry is strident in its criticism of current proposals. None more so than racing. Indeed they warn that perhaps this will lead to sites like Bet365 being unable to offer odds on UK horse racing at all. But is that even remotely close to being true?

Flash Money Laundering Casino In London Gets License Revoked

Nich Moore November 9, 2020 15:38:20

It is not, despite all that Hollywood might suggest, just in Las Vegas that criminals have close links to Casinos. They might bury fewer bodies in the desert but they are still there. The average punter, of course, uses online sportsbook sites in the UK like Bet365 to get their kicks. The high rollers, however, require more atmosphere. The Park Lane Club is an establishment specifically for them. It’s just a shame the gambling commission calls it a money laundering casino, isn’t it?

What is Responsible Gambling Trust? – Programs For Safe Gambling Experience

Kateryna July 9, 2020 18:27:01

What is the Responsible Gambling Trust (RGT)? It is one of the leading charitable organizations dedicated to the treatment and prevention of gambling problems. They founded RGT several years ago to minimize the harm that one can obtain from irresponsible gambling. For the past years, the organization has been fighting against addiction problems. Therefore, the staff at RGT is confident that the ludoman should receive expert help and psychological support as quickly as possible.

Bookies Failed Underage Betting Test at Royal Ascot

Jonathan February 4, 2020 14:16:58

Every year the Royal Ascot is held in the Summer, in the third week of June. The Queen is there along with all the cream of the racing industry. Last year was no different. Except that seven UK racecourse bookmakers are about to be a lot less well off.

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 […]

After Piegate Novelty Gambling Takes On Hollywood

Nich Moore February 22, 2017 07:31:09

Novelty gambling has come under fire after the FA Cup “Piegate” Scandal but just managing to tear our eyes away from the lamentable and massive national crisis created by a fat man eating a pasty and a tabloid rag losing next-to-no money and making a fuss as they’d been stood against a wall and shot, […]

Wynn Resorts Might Sue Boston Mayor for Defamation

Daniel July 9, 2015 12:22:56

Wynn Resorts’ lawyer threatened Mayor Martin J. Walsh with a defamation suit over his statements in connection with the city lawsuit vs state gambling commission. The Massachusetts state gambling commission was charged by the city of Boston twice already in 2015 about illegally securing a casino license for Wynn Resorts. Chief Executive Steve Wynn is […]

British Sports Sponsorships Put at Risk Due to Current Legal Issues

Toni August 1, 2014 08:49:13

Numerous sports sponsorships in Britain face serious troubles as the current legal uncertainty remains in the balance. Mobile betting firms that provide gambling services to UK but are based offshore have expressed strong concerns over the possible boundaries that they might face in the near future. The question has been raised whether offshore companies can […]

Online Gambling World Wants To Wash Away Money Laundering

Nich Moore July 3, 2014 17:16:18

Bet365 is assisting British authorities in a fight against money laundering spreading through online gambling. Gambling laws in the UK have been significantly overhauled over the last few years in order to keep them current with the state of the gambling industry. This has included both remote and non-remote operators and extended right across every […]

Slump In UK Arcade Sector Sets In

Alex Nevsky July 2, 2014 17:04:58

Gambling Commission report shows continued slide in gross gambling yield from the UK Arcade sector With updated gambling laws in the UK providing some of the best conditions for the industry in Europe there are some sections of the business falling by the wayside. The traditional arcade of gaming machines being one aspect of the […]