William Hill to Cut 700 Betting UK Shops

William Hill announced that expected cuts would close about 700 betting shops putting about 4,500 jobs at risk. The cuts come after the UK reduced the maximum stake on...

Published July 15, 2019

UK Lords Committee to Investigate Problem Gambling

The UK House of Lords Select Committee has called for research into the “social and economic impacts of the gambling industry” and will seek input from throughout the gaming...

Published July 8, 2019

Spelinspektionen Fines Eight Operators

Swedish gaming regulator Spelinspektionen has fined eight gaming operators for serving players under the age of 18. The operators, including Flutter Entertainment, GVC Holdings and Bet365, must pay a...

Published July 8, 2019

Blackpool Considered for UK Super-Casino

According to a report in the UK Sun newspaper, Blackpool (l.) is being considered for the location of Britain’s first super-casino resort. Initial talks have begun between the national...

Published July 8, 2019

Novomatic Opens Casino Admiral Sevilla

On June 26, the Novomatic Group celebrated the opening of its second casino operation in Andalusia, Spain. The new Casino Admiral Sevilla was acquired by the group in 2016...

Published July 8, 2019

NHS to Launch Gambling Addiction Center for Children

NHS England will open a gambling addiction clinic or children as part of a new network of addition services in the public agency’s long-term plan.

Published July 1, 2019

William Hill Expands Spanish League Sponsorships

William Hill Plc is expanding its Spanish market profile and will sponsor seven La Liga 2 (Segunda) football clubs for the upcoming season. Las Palmas and UD Almeria clubs...

Published July 1, 2019

EA Games Defends Loot Boxes to UK Parliament

A vice president of EA Games defended the use of loot boxes in video games to the UK parliament, saying they’re similar to Kinder Eggs of Hatchimals. Kerry Hopkins...

Published July 1, 2019

EGBA to Germany: Disregard ‘Blocking Order’

The Brussels-based European Gaming and Betting Association has again warned Germany that an order blocking online gaming payments will not deter gamblers but could be detrimental to their security.

Published July 1, 2019

Switzerland Blocks Offshore Providers

Starting this week, Switzerland will block foreign-based companies from doing business in the Swiss market, compelling online gamblers in the country to use domestic sites.

Published July 1, 2019

Russia to Simplify Player ID Process

In Russia, a bill that would simplify player identification for online bets has passed a third reading by the state Duma and it now headed for the upper house...

Published July 1, 2019

Report: Growing Chinese Influence in UK Racing

Right at the close of Royal Ascot (l.), the UK’s most popular racing season, a report from the British Horseracing Authority points to a growing interest in UK horse...

Published July 1, 2019

Melco Pads Cyprus Ownership

Subject to regulatory approval, Melco Resorts & Entertainment will buy all of its parent company’s stake in the company now building a City of Dreams integrated resort (l.) in...

Published July 1, 2019

Unibet Settles Case for £1.6 Million With UK Gambling Commission

Platinum Gaming, which operates Unibet.co.uk and uk.bing.com, has agreed to pay £1.6 million in a settlement with the UK Gaming Commission for failures in its social responsibility and anti-money...

Published June 24, 2019

Estoril Tender Upcoming in Portugal

STDM’s license to operate the Estoril Sol’s three casinos in Portugal expires at the end of the 2019. Public tenders, which are expected to draw major operators, could begin...

Published June 24, 2019

UK Labor Party Calls for Gambling Ombudsmen

UK Labor Deputy Leader Tom Watson (l.) is calling for the establishment of a gambling ombudsman to protect UK consumers. The call comes a month after Watson called for...

Published June 24, 2019

Casino Admiral Planning Second Lichtenstein Casino

Casino Admiral, run by ACE Casino Holding AG, wants to open a second casino in Lichtenstein near the border with Switzerland, the company has announced.

Published June 17, 2019

UK Commission to Develop RG Program in Wales

The UK Gambling Commission has joined forces with partners in Wales to develop a new national strategy to reduce gambling-related harms in the country, according to the UK government....

Published June 17, 2019

OPAP Halts VLT Roll-Out

OPAP, Europe’s fourth-largest betting firm, has suspended the roll-out of almost 5,000 video lottery terminals in Greece until the country’s government settles a “procedural” regulatory issue, says the firm’s...

Published June 17, 2019

Young Adults Dominate Swedish Self-Exclusion Register

Young adults make up 40 percent of Swedish citizens who have voluntarily chosen to sign up for Spelpaus.se a gaming self-exclusion registry. The registry was launched in January and...

Published June 10, 2019