UK Gambling Industry to Launch Safer Gambling Week 2021 in November

UK Gambling Industry to Launch Safer Gambling Week 2021 in November

Amid the ongoing review of the 2005 Gambling Act in the UK, the regulating bodies and the gambling industry have decided to work together towards ensuring a safe gambling environment for players. This week, the Betting Gaming Council (BGC) announced the dates for this year’s Safer Gambling Week. The event is scheduled to take place on November 1 to November 7, 2021, bringing together the Betting and Gaming Council, the British Amusement Catering Trade Association (Bacta), and the Bingo Association. These authorities have joined forces to bring awareness and promote…

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Biggest Gambling and Betting Companies in the UK

Biggest Gambling and Betting Companies in the UK

With the rise of technologies, the gambling industry in the UK has grown by leaps and bounds over the past decade, delivering quality entertainment to tens of thousands of Britons across the country. Figures released by the British industry regulator, the UKGC (UK Gambling Commission), reveal the gross gaming yield (GGY) of local gambling operators exceeded £14 billion for the period between April 2019 and March 2020 alone. The online sector makes up for a significant portion of this yield. It accounts for nearly 40% of the total gambling market…

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Number of Pokies in the Northern Territory Rises after Lasseters Casino Changes Ownership

Number of Pokies in the Northern Territory Rises after Lasseters Casino Changes Ownership

The Lasseters Casino in Alice Springs has been taken over by a new owner, the Northern Territory has seen the number of poker machines per person rise more than twice in comparison to the one in Victoria. According to reports, the figure is almost as big as the one in the state of South Australia. Under the existing laws, venues in the Northern Territory are required to submit an application along with a community impact analysis in case they are willing to get an operating licence or boost the number…

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