Day: 7 August 2018

UKGC Backs Wakefield City Council’s Resolution to Probe Into Gambling Effects

Tue 7 Aug 2018 10.28 Daniel Williams
UKGC Backs Wakefield City Council’s Resolution to Probe Into Gambling Effects

The major regulatory body for the UK gambling industry – the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) – has supported an investigation into the possible effects of gambling on children and more vulnerable individuals in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The City Council’s resolution to establish a task force to review the issue was fully backed by the Commission, which also claimed that the excessive gambling could result in a “public health concern”. The support given by the main UK gambling regulator follows a massive increase in the number of bookmakers in the district…

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FOBT Crackdown Could Make William Hill Close Burton, Uttoxeter and Swadlincote Betting Outlets

Tue 7 Aug 2018 8.22 Olivia Cole
FOBT Crackdown Could Make William Hill Close Burton, Uttoxeter and Swadlincote Betting Outlets

UK gambling operator William Hill could face potential store closures in Burton, Uttoxeter and Swadlincote following the Government’s decision to impose stricter regulation on controversial fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs). The decision of the country’s authorities to roll out a clampdown on the machines could be a threat for the gambling company’s betting outlets in the above-mentioned towns amid potential plans to shutter up to 900 across the country – a step that could lead to possible loss of 4,500 jobs. The British gambling and sports betting operator recently reported a…

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