Everything you need to know about the UK gambling and casino landscape.
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has called on the British government to establish a new gambling ombudsman to manage complaints filed by clients of land-based and online casinos.
Germany has approved the introduction of a new nationwide player exclusion system aimed at tackling gambling addiction as part of a newly-implemented pack of gambling regulation measures.
Over the years, the folks over at Paddy Power have enjoyed churning out content to keep the public entertained.
Following a recent statement aimed at bingo operators, The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) brought attention to the necessity of responsible advertising and these following the same regulations as any other promotional material in the gambling industry.
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ITV – one of the most reputable UK broadcasters – has recently addressed the growing pressure from MP Ronnie Cowan, member of the Scottish National Party (SNP) on further changes to regulating gambling ads during the 2020 UEFA European Championships, which are broadcasted worldwide.
Gambling laws in the UK are ever changing, thanks to the role of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) and government groups like the Department of Media, Culture and Sport (DMCS).
A survey conducted by problem gambling charity, GamCare into the under-18s using their services has revealed some interesting and worrying stats.
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Changes are coming to the UK Gambling Commission as the chief executive, Neil McArthur, steps down. He was appointed on a full-time basis in April 2017, and has been working at the regulatory body since 2006.