Gambling Affiliates Trade Body Backs UKGC Proposal for Further Advertising Restrictions During Covid-19 Lockdown

Gambling Affiliates Trade Body Backs UKGC Proposal for Further Advertising Restrictions During Covid-19 Lockdown

The Responsible Affiliates in Gambling (RAiG) has welcomed the proposals that have recently been made by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) in terms of the affiliate advertising restrictions. The standards body, which has recently been established, has reiterated its support for the collaborative measures that were published by the key regulator of the British gambling sector. As Casino Guardian has recently reported, the UKGC revealed a series of new measures and directives in collaboration with work-groups of industry officials, with the measures being coordinated by the Betting and Gaming Council…

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UK Gambling Sector Suffers a Sharp Decline Amid Sports Events Halt Due to Coronavius Outbreak

UK Gambling Sector Suffers a Sharp Decline Amid Sports Events Halt Due to Coronavius Outbreak

British bookmakers say that gambling in the country has suffered a sharp decline as all major sports events have already been postponed or cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic. Three-fourths of the sports betting market in the UK are constituted by football and horse racing. Unfortunately for local bookmakers, both sports are currently suspended. According to reports, sports betting in the country has accounted for £1.4 billion in the year that ended in March 2019. Several large gambling operators have even already projected that this year’s profits would be considerably hurt…

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