The Gambling Commission recently laid out some changes that local/society lotteries must follow to continue operating. As of 29 July 2020, these rules are now in affect and are similar to how the privately owned National Lottery functions.
Unlike all other forms of gambling, National Lottery games can be played by people under the age of 18. New figures released by the Gambling Commission have shown that children aged 16 and 17 are getting into gambling this way, as they spent a huge £47 million in 2017-18.
Genesis Global, the operator of online casino sites including Casoola, Kassu and Casino Planet have had their licence suspended by the Gambling Commission. This means that 12 of the group’s casinos can no longer operate in the UK as of July 20th 2020.
Would you freely discuss with your closest family or most judgemental friends what you'd do if you won big on an online slot game, had a lucky streak on live roulette or bluffed your way to a fortune playing poker?
UK PM Boris Johnson announced that casinos in England will soon be able to open as a part of the governments plans to ease lockdown. From August 1st, all Casinos in England will be able to open their doors to gamblers, with measures put in place to protect customers.
Buzz Bingo has announced today that 26 of its 117 clubs across the UK will be closing permanently in order to secure the company’s long term future. The move puts 574 jobs at risk.
888 Casino has expanded its live casino offering by partnering with NetEnt to include their suite of NetEnt Live games. Now, fans of household name 888 Casino will be able to enjoy live casino games including roulette and blackjack, alongside the rest of NetEnt's slot games.
Bookmakers in Scotland were re-opened on June 29th, however strict government restrictions had a huge effect on how they operated, which directly damaged their profits. Now, the Scottish Government has told bookies that they can start reducing the COVID-19 measures put in place from July 22nd.