Company Reports

In spite of the fact that fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) situated in betting outlets across the UK would probably be most affected by the gambling crackdown planned by the Government, online gambling operators could be affected by new rules, too. Now, online gambling companies could also face close attention from the authorities, following a recommendation made by the major regulator of the UK gambling industry – the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). As Casino Guardian reported last week, the Commission published its review of both gambling machines in the UK and…

The Star casino group seems to still be willing to expand its reach to Queensland amid the problems that its rival Crown Resorts has faced after the unexpected resignation of James Packer from the group. The Star wants to open a second big destination, aiming at Queensland as a site that would bring more gambling tourists to its casino. Last night, Matt Bekier, who is the Chief Executive Officer of The Star, welcomed politicians and celebrities at the opening of the brand’s new luxury Darling Hotel. The latter is set…

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) investigated on four issues regarding Profit Accumulator LTD, and upheld all of them, after receiving a total of three complaints related to the matched betting service advertising. Three websites as well as a paid-for advert on Facebook of the Profit Accumulator’s matched betting service were put under investigation by the UK gambling advertising regulator. The first website which was seen in July 2017, www.profitaccumulator.co.uk, featured a Home Page message saying that the process could be repeated on new offers on a daily basis in order…

Shares of some British bookmakers saw some decline, following a UK Gambling Commission’s recommendation which provided hope that roulette and poker machines could face more favourable regulatory changes than the ones initially expected. On Monday, the major UK gambling regulatory body published a written advice paper to back the FOBTs and social responsibility measures review of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). The recommendation made by the Commission gave hope to gambling operators after it made some suggestions related to the expected crackdown on the UK gambling…

Friday night saw the National Lottery to warn over 10 million players who had online accounts on its website to change their passwords as soon as possible because of a security breach. As revealed by Camelot – the company that operates on the UK National Lottery – attempts had been to breach the security of the website and access users’ accounts and that sensitive information may have been viewed. All customers who had online accounts with the lottery, were urged by the operator to change their passwords, especially in the…

Broadway Gaming has decided to change the name of its Rehab Bingo brand to Rosy Bingo after the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) scolded the company for a couple of issues. The ASA investigated on two issues, both of which were upheld. The UK gambling advertising regulatory authority reviewed the operator’s website as well as a paid-for search advert for the Rehab Bingo brand which was seen on November 28th, 2017. The Advertising Standards Authority challenged whether the Rehab Bingo name was demonstrating socially irresponsible gambling behaviour that could lead…

Last week, the Ireland-based bookmaker Paddy Power Betfair that it is to face major challenges over the upcoming months. The company needs to face increasing pressure from local gambling operators, to make an appointment at the position of Chief Financial Officer and needs to become more focused on drawing benefit from online operations. On top of everything, the Irish bookmaker needs to make certain decisions when it comes to its retail network. Now, the company’s Chief Executive Officer called for the crackdown on retail shops to be postponed. As reported…

The online bookmaker Sportsbet shared its confidence that it would be able to remain strong and face the new betting taxed which the Australian Government imposes on iGaming operators. The measure was implemented by the authorities after the profits generated by online gambling websites increased by over 40% in 2017. The two Australian states that have seen the largest online gambling participation and profits – New South Wales and Victoria – are expected to provide more details about the implementation of the new betting taxes over the weeks to come.…

Dublin-based bookmaker Paddy Power Betfair revealed plans to boost its advertising spending to offset the negative impact that recent regulatory changes in the UK and Australia. The announcement came at a time when the gambling operator revealed an expected increase in its 2017 annual revenue and earnings. Today, the Irish bookmaker, which was formed after a £5-billion merger between Ireland-based Paddy Power and the British online gambling company Betfair in 2016, revealed its preliminary results for the full year 2017. The newly-appointed Chief Executive Officer of the company, Peter Jackson,…

One of the leading online gambling operators, Sky Bet, has allegedly been violating players’ rights through certain clause in their terms and conditions, which a campaigner defending customers’ rights believes is aimed at persuading the brand’s customers not to file legal complaints. Under the current Terms and Conditions of Sky Bet, which the company presents to its players to agree to before getting the chance to make a bet, the Independent Betting Arbitration Service (IBAS) has been displayed as an alternative provider of resolution disputes in cases when customers are…