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UK Government May Allow Wales to Ban FOBT’s

UK Government May Allow Wales to Ban FOBT’s

Kevin Oldroyd November 16, 2016 08:53:42

News has recently been broken that the UK government may soon allow Wales to ban FOBT’s inside of their borders. Fixed Odds Betting Terminals, or FOBT’s, are a highly popular form of gambling throughout the UK, but over the past few years many lawmakers have been actively trying to have them banned. FOBT’s have been […]

War On Between SNP and UK Government To Lower Bets at FOBTs

War On Between SNP and UK Government To Lower Bets at FOBTs

Phyllis F. April 2, 2015 03:53:09

Scottish National Party accuses UK government for fixed odds betting terminals’ shortcomings. The Scottish National Party (SNP) has accused the UK government for not living up to its promise to give Scotland the additional power needed to tackle problems that have developed from fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs). The terminals are the object of criticism […]

Being A Smart Poker Players May Just Empty Your Pockets

Being A Smart Poker Players May Just Empty Your Pockets

Phyllis F. March 27, 2015 06:49:07

A study from academics in England and the Netherlands showing that poker is a skill-oriented game may cause UK government to tax poker players’ winnings. The UK Government could begin taxing poker winnings after a new online gaming research suggested that poker does indeed require a certain level of skill in order to win. The […]

UK Online Gambling Industry Preparing for Major Changes

UK Online Gambling Industry Preparing for Major Changes

Monica E. July 18, 2014 10:46:49

The British gambling industry is going to be turned upside down with the new laws based on point of consumption. Despite all objections coming from major gambling operators, the UK Government is moving forward with its licensing and taxation plans based on point of consumption. Unofficial sources claim the new British gambling law is making […]

Online Casino Operators Threaten to Go to Court over “Unlawful” UK Gambling Laws

Online Casino Operators Threaten to Go to Court over “Unlawful” UK Gambling Laws

Monica E. June 25, 2014 11:49:36

Gibraltar-licensed companies disagree with changes proposed by the UK Government and are threatening to go to court. The UK Government has been planning to bring changes to the current British gambling laws for a while now, but the latest proposals have stirred up a lot of complaints from online casino operators. The Gibraltar Betting and […]

The Last Grand National Before New UK Gambling Bill: What Will Change?

The Last Grand National Before New UK Gambling Bill: What Will Change?

Toni April 4, 2014 12:46:14

UK’s government slated to pass a gambling bill which will see betting firms pay a tax premium, a topic of concern that resonates deeply within bookmakers. Safe havens will not be safe anymore, as the UK government takes a hard swipe at both online and offline betting companies.Licensing, taxation and other reforms are no longer […]

The Last Grand National Before New UK Gambling Bill: What Will Change?

The Last Grand National Before New UK Gambling Bill: What Will Change?

Staff April 4, 2014 12:46:14

UK’s government slated to pass a gambling bill which will see betting firms pay a tax premium, a topic of concern that resonates deeply within bookmakers. Safe havens will not be safe anymore, as the UK government takes a hard swipe at both online and offline betting companies.Licensing, taxation and other reforms are no longer […]

UK Government Postpones Action against Betting Machines

UK Government Postpones Action against Betting Machines

Monica E. January 9, 2014 11:57:22

Lawmakers are waiting for the gambling industry-funded report to come out before taking action against FOBTs. Despite recent evidence that fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) are spreading uncontrollably across the UK and causing gamblers to lose a great deal of money, the Government refuses to change British gambling laws for now. In yesterday’s debate held at […]

Scottish Religious Head is Concerned About Gambling Population

Scottish Religious Head is Concerned About Gambling Population

Alex Nevsky January 3, 2014 14:42:53

Lorna Hood, Church of Scotland’s General Assembly moderator, warned in her New Year message about the potential problems that can be caused by gambling. She said that the perception of gambling as “cool and normal” activity may be dangerous and can be a reason for serious issues like debt. Hood expressed her concern about all […]