Category: Gambling News
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Gambling Commission Consultation concludes Credit Cards risk
Sep 26, 2019The UKGC has concluded that credit cards pose a risk of harm to online gamblers. The UK Gambling Commission has developed a reputation for being a strict regulator of online gambling. Failure to follow the rules has resulted in severe penalties including fines such as the one against GVC Holdings for £5.9 million. The UKGC also […]
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The UK opens first gambling addiction treatment centre outside London
Sep 24, 2019The UK is opening the first gambling addiction treatment centre outside London. Hardly a week goes by without some news out from the UKGC. A few days ago, LadyLucks told us about the licensing updates to enhance player protection by the UK Gambling Commission. But why the focus on player protection? Well, players can appreciate […]
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EveryMatrix to leave the UK B2C Market
Sep 23, 2019EveryMatrix has voluntarily surrendered its B2C license to provide B2B white-label market solutions. Only two weeks ago, we reported in our blog about the suspension of EveryMatrix’s license after concerns relating to their compliance and customer interactions in the United Kingdom. Today we’re here to tell you that EveryMatrix leaves UK. We’ve got a summary […]
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The UK Gambling Commission enhances player protection through licensing updates
Sep 12, 2019The UK Gambling Commission is looking to enhance player protection with updates to license requirements. As the online gambling market has evolved, so too has the UK Gambling Commission which continues to earn a reputation for being tough on licensees who breach their terms. In fact, only a few days ago we wrote about the […]
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EveryMatrix Software Limited license suspended by the UKGC
Sep 9, 2019The UKGC has suspended the license of Malta-based EveryMatrix Software Ltd on concerns relating to customer interaction and compliance. The UK Gambling Commission has earned a reputation for taking a no-nonsense approach to regulation. Back in July, we wrote a blog about the UK Gambling Commission which logged a record 8,266 complaints against British gambling […]
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Record 8,260+ complaints to UK Gambling Commission in 2018
Aug 26, 2019A record 8,266 complaints against UK gambling operators were logged in 2018 alone, representing a 5,000% jump in just 5 years. Judging by numbers released by the United Kingdom Gambling Commission, players have either become more discontent with their UK gambling operator or simply more vocal. This has translated to a huge 5,000% jump in […]
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Summer of 2019 sizzles with the ‘Big Time Summer For The Win’ tournament at All British Casino
Aug 21, 2019Players at All British Casino can participate in the ‘Big Time Summer For The Win’ promotion this July and August. Players at All British Casino will find one more reason to explain why the summer of 2019 has proved to be a sizzling one. All during the months of July and August, All British Casino […]
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How casinos have turned to artificial intelligence to boost profits
Aug 15, 2019Artificial intelligence is here and it is being used by casinos to study and predict human behaviour. In the enduring quest to grow profits, casinos have turned their focus to a new and growing technology called artificial intelligence or AI. This revolutionizing technology is being used to squeeze as much money as possible out of […]
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UK Gambling Commission comes down hard on Ladbrokes Coral with £5.9 million Fine
Aug 5, 2019The UKGC has levied a £5.9 million penalty on GVC Holdings, parent to Ladbrokes Coral. The UKGC has a reputation for being amongst the strictest of gambling regulators in the industry. Their policies continue to evolve as they seek to enhance player protection by ensuring fair and transparent play, the protection of minors and the […]
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A slice of a £10,005 prize pool…
Jan 4, 2018Yes, you heard right – there’s a new NetEnt promotion going on and you can grab yourself a slice! Until Sunday 7th January, you’ll get one entry ticket to the prize draw every time you bet a minimum of £5 (or other currency equivalent) on Piggy Riches™ or The Legend of Shangri La™, two of […]
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