Tag Archives: UK
End to National Lottery Credit Card Sales
No more buying National Lottery tickets online with credit cards. The National Lottery has spoken. No longer will players have the option to link a credit card to their online account to purchase lottery tickets in Ireland. It’s a practice that has been going on for years, but National Lottery … Continue reading
MGA + KSA = Stronger Legal Online Gambling Framework
Malta & Netherlands team up to thwart illegal online gambling via MoU. It’s not so easy to dip your toes into any industrial market that’s already saturated, but having an experienced mentor can make it a lot easier. That’s exactly what the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has agreed to be … Continue reading
LeoVegas Casino to save $12M/yr in Software Migration
LeoVegas migrates 12 casino software brands over to its proprietary platform. A lot of people are working from home these days. For some companies, the transition has been difficult. For others, they continue to thrive. The heads of LeoVegas Casino actually found this to be a perfect time for some … Continue reading
Deliberating the Proposed Ban on Credit Cards at Internet Casinos
iGaming credit card ban a fix for problem gambling, or just an inconvenience? In the last two weeks, the iGaming headlines have been alight with news that some remote gambling jurisdictions may institute a ban on credit cards at internet casinos. First, the UK announced it was organizing a study … Continue reading
Gamesys Hit with £1.2M Fine from UK Gambling Regulator
UKGC slaps Gamesys with £1.2 million fine for regulatory compliance failures. Gamesys, a European developer of digital gaming software and content supplier of the immensely popular Jackpotjoy online gambling operation, is reeling this week from a proverbial bitch-slap by the UK Gambling Commission. Following a lengthy investigation, the UKGC found … Continue reading
UKGC Investigating Ladbrokes Sportsbook… Again!?
UK regulator to probe Ladbrokes Sports over promotional player profiling? The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has been on the warpath for well over a year now, seeking out any remote gaming operator that may be in violation of the region’s strict online gambling regulations. If the UKGC gets wind of … Continue reading
Problem Gambling Down in the UK, Others to Follow?
UK sets bar for responsible live & online betting as problem gambling rate falls. For the last five years, the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC), the authority responsible for regulating all gaming related activities across England, Scotland and Wales, has been setting a strict standard for other reputable jurisdictions to … Continue reading
3 Craziest Roulette Winners of All Time
The craziest winning roulette bets you probably shouldn’t mimic. I’ve seen some pretty wild wagers in my days. I might have even made a few, But none of them compare to the stories I’m going to share with you now. These are the tales of three very different men who … Continue reading
MGA Orders 4 Online Gaming Licensees to Cease Operations
The Maltese Gaming Authority promised it would protect online gamblers with a heavy hand, and is proving it means business. In seven days, the regulator revoked or suspended four online gambling licenses, ordering the owners to “cease operations immediately”. After decades of circumspect behavior in the global iGaming industry, a … Continue reading
GVC Encouraging Cultural ‘Change for the Bettor’
UK firm GVC Holdings champions greater responsibility in online gambling. Does the name GVC Holdings PLC ring a bell? Unless you’re an industry insider or major player (i.e. high roller) in the iGaming market, it may mean nothing to you. However, some of its operations may sound familiar. How about … Continue reading
