David Gee Tops Remaining Player Field after 2018 GUKPT Blackpool £1,100 Main Event Day 1A

David Gee Tops Remaining Player Field after 2018 GUKPT Blackpool £1,100 Main Event Day 1A

Day 1A of the 2018 Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) Blackpool Main Event has been brought to an end, with David Gee topping the competitors as a chip leader. As Casino Guardian has previously reported, Leg 8 of the GUKPT started on November 4th at the Grosvenor G Casino Blackpool, with a variety of live poker tournaments included in its schedule. Of course, the £1,110 Main Event has been the most-expected event, with a guaranteed prize pool of £200,000 and a starting stack of 20,000. With late registration open for…

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UKGC CEO Warns Gambling Operators Their Advertising Puts Young People at Risk of Becoming Problem Gamblers

UKGC CEO Warns Gambling Operators Their Advertising Puts Young People at Risk of Becoming Problem Gamblers

Neil McArthur, head of the major gambling regulator in the UK has warned gambling operators’ executives that their companies advertising campaigns are being dangerous to young people who could become problem gamblers. The Conference gathered about 170 executives representing over 100 bookmakers, to which Mr. McArthur explained that competent regulators and authorities have been facing what he called a “significant challenge” to deal with the negative consequences which occurred as a result of gambling addiction among young people. He further urged them to be more responsible to customers’ safety and…

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