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The Star has announced that Steve McCann, who was previously the CEO of Crown Resorts, will begin serving as Group CEO and Managing Director of The Star starting July 8th, 2024. As highlighted in the announcement, Mr McCann was the one who led Crown Resorts through a period of extensive remediation measures and reform, which eventually resulted in both Crown Sydney and Crown Melbourne retaining their respective regulatory licences. The Star has been undergoing its own recovery procedures after the year 2022 saw the company be scrutinised for a range…

The Labour Party suspended Kevin Craig after it was revealed that he has been put under investigation by the UK Gambling Commission over allegations surrounding gambling. Tuesday also saw Russell George become the latest member of the Conservatives to be confirmed as a suspect in the UKGC’s probe. Mr Craig admitted to having wagered against himself in a statement issued on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) and apologised for the deed. He began by sharing that he has gambled on horse racing and politics in the past and that…

Monday saw Ulises Davila appear before the Downing Centre Local Court for his alleged involvement in a betting corruption scheme. Not long after, his now former club, Macarthur FC, announced on social media platforms Facebook and Instagram that Davila would no longer be playing with the club as a mutual agreement had been reached to terminate his contract. Information regarding Davila’s situation first surfaced in May when he, along with Kearyn Baccus and Clayton Lewis, were arrested and accused of having manipulated yellow card acquisition during matches. It was later…

Chief Data Officer of the Conservative Party Nick Mason is facing regulatory scrutiny over his alleged partaking in betting, according to the Sunday Times, making him the fourth Tory official to be involved in the evolving scandal. The Gambling Commission has accused him of having placed dozens of bets tied to the general election, specifically on when it would be held. The wagers in question were a part of the niche yet popular betting market known as political betting, which allows punters to stake money on various aspects of British…

The Australian Communications and Marketing Agency (ACMA) has ramped up efforts against offshore iGaming operators without licenses. With this in mind, the gambling regulator has impelled Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block more gambling sites. The latest additions to the growing list of banned remote gaming venues are Jackpoty, A Big Candy, and John Vegas Casino. Following due investigations, the gambling watchdog found they had been operating in violation of the Interactive Gambling Act (IGA) 2001. ACMA has been given authorization to block illicit gambling operators to protect the interests…

A member of the British Prime Minister’s close protection team was detained by the police over alleged betting offences on Monday, 17 June. As the BBC reported, the wagering activity was about the date of the upcoming general election. Mr. Sunak announced on 22 May that the Parliament election was scheduled for 4 July, a piece of strictly confidential information that has left much of the public and the PM’s Conservative Party aghast. Subsequently, the arrested protection officer, whose name remained unknown, was released on bail and dismissed from his…

In a recently published report, Derby City Council explores the implications of gambling throughout the city. As the publication from the local government office explains, gambling advertising and marketing have become omnipresent, reaching an extensive audience, including vulnerable individuals and children. The accelerated expansion of remote gambling has also led to increased opportunities to gamble. As the report states, of all forms of gambling, online gambling is associated with the highest risk of developing problem gambling. The report’s summary further explains that despite gambling being illegal for individuals aged below…

Starting August 5th, the Australian Football League’s ex-boss, Gillon McLachlan, will begin serving as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of gambling giant Tabcorp. While this sparked an over 2% surge in Tabcorp’s share price, it also highlighted the close ties between Australian football and gambling, something many Aussie sports fans disapprove of. In Monday’s ASX announcement, Tabcorp highlighted Mr McLachlan’s success in doubling the AFL’s revenue from around AU$500 million to over AU$1,000 million, as well as his role in securing an AU$4.5 billion broadcasting rights deal between the…

The residents of Jersey and Guernsey might soon find themselves unable to purchase £10 scratch cards. As reported by the Jersey Evening Post, the Crown Dependencies are going to examine £10 scratch cards and their supposed role in exacerbating gambling harm. Depending on the review’s results, the Channels Islands Lottery could cease selling such products to its clients. As highlighted in a pre-pandemic Health Impact Assessment published earlier this year, almost 80% of Guernsey’s population gambles, and scratch cards are the second most popular form of gambling on the island.…

An in-depth look at the UK betting intentions ahead of the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship is now available. UK sports betting fans can immerse themselves in interesting betting facts related to the upcoming tournament. The Online Betting Guide (OLBG) has collaborated with YouGov to create a comprehensive survey, conducted remotely between 28 and 29 May 2024. The survey data accurately represents the entire UK adult population. A total of 2,101 UK citizens aged 18+ responded to various questions in expectation of the grand sports event. The survey participants were…