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In light of a recent announcement by the UK Government that a debate on the Gambling Act White Paper proposal for financial risk checks is set to take place on February 26th, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has urged the Government to ensure that such checks remain frictionless and unintrusive for bettors. The original proposal, if passed, will dictate that gambling companies will be required to perform affordability checks on individuals who incur moderate net losses from gambling. Should a client like this be detected, operators would need to…

During a court hearing on Monday, David Apps, 57, was found to have stolen £11,900 from his mother’s credit card. As reported by the Daily Echo, Apps took the money in order to wager at Spreadex, a popular remote sportsbook. The crime took place during a visit in July 2023, when, after being trusted with the card, he proceeded to use it at Spreadex and make a total of 31 transactions. According to Prosecutor Nicola Sully, his actions could be seen as “an abuse of trust,” and she put an…

Victoria’s gambling watchdog has demanded that gambling operator Tabcorp implement mandatory cashless payments when it comes to its electronic betting terminals (EBTs). According to Annette Kimmitt, CEO of the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC), any machines that are more than five metres away from a given gambling establishment’s counter or that the staff cannot see due to obstruction will be subject to the cash payment ban. As reported by The Guardian, instead of cash, vouchers will be what patrons will be able to use in order to gamble.…

Annette Kimmitt, Chief Executive Officer of the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has expressed her support for a total ban on gambling ads, a hotly debated topic in Australia over the last couple of months. In an interview with The Guardian, she shared she was approached by many concerned parents who had found out their children were secretly gambling. Some of them shared that their children were able to register their own wagering accounts. The CEO explained that as soon as people found out she was the head…

According to the UK Gambling Commission’s latest press release, Gamesys Operations Limited has faced steep regulatory sanctions worth £6 million due to failure to comply with important rules and regulations. The gambling business, whose head office address is in Gibraltar, has 16 domain names under its operation in the United Kingdom. Some of the most popular online gambling venues operated by Gamesys include ballycasino.co.uk, doublebubblebingo.com, jackpotcity.com, and megawayscasino.com. Aside from the regulatory penalty, the operator will be subjected to an audit by a third-party entity to ensure it adheres to…

Jette Nygaard-Andersen, who used to serve as CEO of gambling entertainment giant Entain, has commented on her departure from the company in a post on the social media platform LinkedIn. She left her position as CEO in December 2023, and, at present, Stella David is serving as interim CEO. Nygaard-Andersen began by announcing her decision to step down and expressing gratitude towards everyone she has worked with since her appointment as CEO of Ladbrokes’ and Coral’s parent company in 2021. She commended Entain’s successful transformation into a company that adheres…

An industry leader in both the UK and the global gambling industry as a whole, Bet365 shared that its sports and gaming revenue has grown to £3.39 billion in 2022-23. The figure was disclosed in the company’s annual financial report, and it marked a substantial revenue growth of 19% compared to the £2.85 billion revenue reported last year. Gaming was notable in its revenue increase of 31%, while sports achieved half that at 15%. According to the report, these surges were the result of Bet365’s expansion to a variety of…

A retail betting shop located in Swords, Dublin, became the site of an armed robbery on Saturday morning. As reported by the Sunday World, the perpetrator is also facing accusations of having been connected to two robberies that occurred in the area last December. Local authorities were able to successfully detain the suspect following the Saturday incident, and he was subject to questioning under Section 4 of Ireland’s Criminal Justice Act, 1984. According to a spokesperson of Garda Síochána, Ireland’s national police force, the suspect worked alone and threatened the…

January 4th saw GambleAware’s CEO, Zoë Osmond, issue a statement in response to the Government’s consultation regarding the statutory levy that is set to affect all businesses licensed by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). The levy is one of the most crucial proposals in the Government’s Gambling White Paper. Although Osmond noted that GambleAware views the levy in an overall positive light, she did raise concerns regarding a number of issues that could negatively impact the levy’s effectiveness. A lack of clarity regarding money distribution and the Government’s failure to…

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled on January 3rd that a Halloween-themed ad posted by Buzz Bingo on Facebook last October was in breach of the UK Code of Non-broadcast Advertising and Direct & Promotional Marketing (CAP Code). The advert in question was scrutinised for its potential to appeal to children on a platform frequented by individuals who are no older than 17, and it has since been removed. The cartoon artwork of the post was deemed to be particularly problematic, seeing as it included animated pumpkin heads, bats, and…