LeoVegas On the Spotlight for Goading Problem Gambler

The United Kingdom Gambling Commission is currently investigating claims that renowned online gaming company LeoVegas allowed a problem gambler to place £20,000 worth of bets. Responsible gambling campaigns have been all the buzz lately in the United Kingdom’s gambling industry and therefore such a case has sparked renewed calls from politicians and responsible gambling campaigners […]

Hawaiian Tourist Hits $1 Million Jackpot in Las Vegas

As we all know, luck reigns supreme when it comes to all of the games that are available to players in Las Vegas. It is therefore quite understandable that the lucky winners are also fascinating characters especially when they manage to rake in big wins. The latest of these lucky heroes is a Hawaiian tourist […]

888 Holdings’ BetBright Shuts Down, Punters Pay the Price

Just a day after it was revealed that 888 Holdings had acquired renowned online casino operator BetBright for £15 million, the latter’s customers were treated to the shocking revelation that the company would be ceasing operations permanently. The announcement which was made by the company’s officials through its official website said that the online gaming […]

Gambling Trade Bodies Plan Merger Amid Industry Shakeup

It goes without saying that gambling regulators in the United Kingdom and the rest of Europe have been introducing tougher regulations to the industry. While most of these rules and regulations have been geared towards ensuring fairness and safety, they have gambling operators all riled up about their futures. To counter this, gambling companies in […]

MGA Cracks Down on Erring Online Gambling Operators

The Malta Gaming Commission has recently announced that it had suspended and terminated the licenses of four of its online gambling licensees – these four companies are therefore required to completely cease operations in the territory or risk much severe action from authorities. This is part of the gambling authority’s attempts to clean up the […]

Grosvenor UK Poker Tour Coming to Liverpool in May

Every avid poker player in the United Kingdom will be aware of the highly acclaimed Grosvenor UK Poker Tour which is arguably one of the biggest poker tournaments on the planet. As expected, with the beginning of a new year, poker players get to be treated to a series of fun and exciting events and […]

Norwegian Regulator Continues Assault on Remote Operators

Lotteritilsynet, the Norwegian gaming regulator, is proceeding with its assault against oversees gaming operators by prohibiting banks in the country from allowing transactions to or from these remote operators. The announcement which was made in the past weekend comes in the wake of a recent issuance of cease and desist letters to Kindred Group, Lucky […]

Facebook and YouTube Take Down Bloodsports Videos

In the wake of a recent investigation by the BBC’s Countryfile program, Facebook and YouTube have taken videos that were promoting illegal animal bloodsports which have apparently been on the rise despite efforts by various authorities to crack down on the activity. Even though the illegal videos have been removed, both sites still host the […]

Sportingtech Unveils New Industry-Leading Innovation at ICE

As you would expect, the ICE London 2019 followed in the footsteps of its predecessors with high-profile reveals and pioneering innovations that are expected to take the industry by storm. There were lots and lots of goodies to be found at the event but one of the standout areas was Sportingtech’s stand. This time, the […]

Gauselmann Group’s Blueprint Gaming Acquires Project

Last Thursday, Blueprint Gaming, one of Gauselmann Group’s subsidiaries, acquired renowned United Kingdom-based games developer Project as part of the company’s bid to further expand its portfolio of offerings. Already, Blueprint Gaming boasts a robust game portfolio that has been lauded by players from the region and therefore the acquisition will only serve to diversify […]