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At the end of 2015, Sky Betting and Gaming announced the five shortlisted companies and at the end, it has selected Teenage Cancer Trust as its official corporate charity. Company employees took wholeheartedly the idea of participating in various events with a charitable purpose. The latter statement was confirmed during the latest event organized by the betting giant. As many as 73 cyclists took part in the cycling challenge and rode around Yorkshire Dales. The minimum pledge was £30 and cyclists were enabled to choose between two routes – a…

The UK Gambling Commission representatives announced that they were about to scrutinise the eSports skin betting and its impact on the gambling industry on the territory of the United Kingdom. The gambling regulator issued a report outlining the main priorities of the Commission. Sarah Harrison, the CEO of the UKGC, revealed that the board members are to concentrate on the digital currencies and gambling products that are yet to become widespread in the UK. For the time being, no further information about the digital currencies issue has been revealed, but…

UK gambling officials commented on the amount gambling operators spent on TV advertisements between 2012 and 2015. The announcement made the headlines last week when a reputable UK media released information that the amount of £465 million was spent on poker, bingo, casino and sports betting ads from the beginning of 2012 to the end of 2015. Back in 2012, the amount invested in gambling ads totalled £81.2 million and the sum gradually increased to reach £118.5 million for 2015. According to a previous research, the UK TV audience was…

Representatives of the London-listed provider of various gambling solutions Sportech PLC announced that Rich Roberts will no longer be a part of company’s team. According to people with knowledge of the matter, one of the factors that made him step down from the post of a President of Digital and US Corporate Affairs was the reorganisation of responsibilities that affected the North America Sportech ventures. In addition, the company is no longer working in collaboration with Draft Day Daily Fantasy Sports. In order to ensure a smooth transition and minimize…

Malta is a well-known top poker destination in Europe and the variety of poker tournaments that take place across the country attract players from all European countries. One of the most exciting poker events scheduled to start in the autumn is a product of the collaborative efforts of Redbet LIVE and Casino Malta. The Redbet LIVE Hunter takes place every month, but October is said to be the month when players will be enabled to enjoy a poker festival organised by Redbet LIVE and held in Casino Malta. Marcin Jablonski,…

This week is dedicated to responsible gambling and it seems Cambridge and Wales-based betting shops are among the most active conveyors of the responsible gambling message. It was announced that posters emphasizing the importance of responsible gambling will be put up on betting shops across Cambridge and Wales. They will pass on clear messages related to setting betting limits and sticking to them, taking regular breaks from placing bets and last but not least, seeking a professional advice if a problem gambling issues encounter. New alerts intended to remind the…

According to a newly-published report, about half a billion pounds have been spent on TV adds by betting firms on the territory of the UK since 2012. The data, compiled by media analysts Nielsen especially for the Guardian, showed a massive increase in the investments made by betting firms in advertising in order to attract new customers. The 2015 expenditures of the casino and betting operators who offer casino and poker games, bingo and sports betting options on TV adverts in 2015 were estimated to £118.5 million. In comparison, the…

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) revealed that a warning has been issued to the Panbet Limited-operated betting website Marathonbet. The warning regarded a promotion that was found misleading to players as it did not make a clear statement that part of the winnings generated by customers would be paid out in free bets. According to the promotional text, this was a new customer offer for Marathonbet. There was smaller text underneath, according to which the minimum bet allowed amounted to £5, and the maximum stake was estimated to £10.…

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has officially announced the implementation of a new licensing conditions for casino and gambling operators within the country. The watchdog is supported by the British government and is focused on keeping the UK gambling business clean and making gambling fair and open. The UKGC is also responsible for protecting both children and vulnerable people and keeping crime out of gambling within the country. After a consultation with some stakeholders has been held, the regulatory body revealed that there will be a requirement for the licensed…

The changes made to the EuroMillions game, which is currently the largest lottery draw on the territory of Europe, have provoked negative reactions in a great number of UK lottery players. The changes in question are related to a 50p increase in the pricing of EuroMillion draw that to £2.50 from September 2016. But that is not all. As reported, the EuroMillions game is expected to feature an additional lucky star that is to reduce the jackpot winning chances from the current 1 in 117 million to 1 in 140…