Everything you need to know about the UK gambling and casino landscape.
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ComeOn has been granted new licences by the Danish Gambling Authority, allowing it to offer sportsbook and online casino products in the Danish market. The licence will run for five years, the maximum length for a gaming permit in Denmark.
Playtech has announced the launch of its latest slot game from its Origins studio – Space Digger. The intergalactic game features a unique built-in Game Modifier feature which allows licensees to customise play by unlocking an additional stacked wild during the free spins bonus round.
The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has reversed its ruling against a Sky Bet TV advertisement aired on August 30th 2018.
GVC Holdings, the operator of Ladbrokes and Coral, has announced the possible closure of 900 of its high street shops. The company previously estimated that 1,000 shops would be affected. However, the decision is still expected to hit up to 5,000 jobs and impact revenue by £120m.
William Hill has announced plans to close around 30% (700) of its UK stores, which is estimated to affect over 4,500 employees.
Casumo has been confirmed as Reading FC’s new principal shirt sponsor until the 2021/22 football season, replacing the energy drink company Carabao.
Aspire Global has agreed to acquire GMS Entertainment Limited, owner of the B2B group Pariplay, for approximately €13.1million.
Online gambling operator, Gamesys, has been ordered to pay £1.2m after the Gambling Commission discovered that it had failed to prevent gambling harm and breached money laundering regulations.