UKGC Says It Would Continue to Monitor Gambling Operators During Covid-19 Lockdown to Protect Customers

UKGC Says It Would Continue to Monitor Gambling Operators During Covid-19 Lockdown to Protect Customers

At the end of the previous week, the major gambling watchdog in the country, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has confirmed that people are expected to become more engaged with gambling websites and online gambling in general. The gambling regulatory body has reminded that it had already issued new advice to all licensed gambling operators in the country and outlined the rules they need to stick to in order to keep their customers safe. The closedown measures have been unprecedented for the gambling industry not only in the UK but…

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Australian Punters Could Turn to Niche Sports and Esports to Bet On During Coronavirus Lockdown

Australian Punters Could Turn to Niche Sports and Esports to Bet On During Coronavirus Lockdown

Some Australian experts have warned that despite retail gambling venues have been temporarily closed and all major sports leagues have cancelled or postponed their ongoing seasons as part of the measures aimed at tackling the spreading of Covid-19 pandemic, gambling and sports betting websites still make themselves available to local customers and could be accessed by gambling addicts. According to Professor Samantha Thomas, a gambling expert from Deakin University, more niche sports are being currently promoted, in the light of recent cancellation and postponement of the largest sporting events on…

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