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 […]

New British Gambling Act Finally Gains Royal Assent

Tom S. May 19, 2014 17:27:29

The new British gambling act will soon come into force after the Queen gave her royal assent to the bill. This new law is the first change since 2005’s Gambling Act, with the major talking point being the Point of Consumption (PoC) tax. That tax means that any gambling company doing business within the UK […]

Latest Research: British Gamers Prefer Lottery to All Other Forms of Gambling

Alex Nevsky May 9, 2014 09:31:05

UK gamers prefer National Lottery to all other forms of gambling according to the latest research. The United Kingdom Gambling Commission has just released results of their omnibus surveys on activities under British gambling laws. The market surveys have been carried out by ICM Research, a renowned company specializing in accurate and up-to-date collection of […]

Offshore Gambling Operators Targeting UK Market to Work in New Regulatory Regime

Alex Nevsky April 11, 2014 16:43:33

Offshore gambling companies operating in the UK will soon be subject to a new regulatory regime. United Kingdom is about to alter its rules and regulations concerning offshore gambling companies providing services to their citizens. According to the proposed changes to British gambling laws, remote operators will be working in a new licensing and regulatory […]

The Secretary of State for Culture in the UK Wants to Ban TV Betting Ads

Iva P. March 4, 2014 16:52:23

Maria Miller suggests introduction of changes in the TV advertisements’ regulations, in order to ensure the protection of “children and vulnerable”. Gambling advertising in the UK is currently flourishing, because all the major betting companies are trying to accumulate as much profit as possible before the introduction of a new tax at the end of […]

What Potential Law Changes Mean for South African Online Casinos

Monica E. February 27, 2014 12:43:20

Industry experts believe 2014 could be the year when South African lawmakers finally legalize online gambling. The casino industry in South Africa has grown considerably over the past few years, despite the fact that state authorities were slow at introducing new South African gambling laws to offer the proper legal framework for the development of […]

GBP 34 Million Spend on FOBTs Betting in North East Lincolnshire

Iva P. February 13, 2014 18:20:21

FOBTs continue to cause serious problems in the UK and North East Lincolnshire is the most current example as it turns out that GBP 34 million were spent on these machines in one year. “Fixed odds betting terminals” (FOBT) have caused countless zealous discussions among authorities, bettors and gambling opponents, since their introduction in the […]

Bookmaker Shares Drop after Cameron Calls FOBTs a Problem

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. […]

Articles About Gambling Commission

British MPs & Industry At Odds On UK Horse Racing Future

Flash Money Laundering Casino In London Gets License Revoked

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

Bookies Failed Underage Betting Test at Royal Ascot

Neil McArthur Appointed New UKGC CEO

After Piegate Novelty Gambling Takes On Hollywood

Wynn Resorts Might Sue Boston Mayor for Defamation

British Sports Sponsorships Put at Risk Due to Current Legal Issues

Online Gambling World Wants To Wash Away Money Laundering

Slump In UK Arcade Sector Sets In

New British Gambling Act Finally Gains Royal Assent

Latest Research: British Gamers Prefer Lottery to All Other Forms of Gambling

Offshore Gambling Operators Targeting UK Market to Work in New Regulatory Regime

The Secretary of State for Culture in the UK Wants to Ban TV Betting Ads

What Potential Law Changes Mean for South African Online Casinos

GBP 34 Million Spend on FOBTs Betting in North East Lincolnshire

Bookmaker Shares Drop after Cameron Calls FOBTs a Problem

Stephen Lee Punishment Backed by Betting Operators

UK National Lottery Commission to Merge with Gambling Commission

Poker Network Software Providers Could Need UK Licenses

UK Gambling Advertising Gets Small Exemption from CAP Code

Britain Merges Gambling Regulator Public Bodies

UK National Lottery Operator Camelot Demands Monopoly

British Gambling Commission Takes No Action Against TV Shows

Online Casino Bonus Fraud Costs Belarussian Three Years in Jail

Gambling Commission Endorses Regulating South African Online Casinos

Government Considers Licensing Foreign Online Bingo Operators in UK

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