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Gambling Commission clarifies rules on free-to-play games via gambling affiliates

July 3, 2019

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The Gambling Commission has released a statement in order to clarify free-to-play games offered by gambling affiliates. The LCCP made changes back in May regarding age verification. The amendments require remot...

United Kingdom gambling operators upping their voluntary contributions

Adam Morgan

July 2, 2019

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Some of the biggest land-based and online casino and sportsbetting operators in the United Kingdom have reportedly agreed to increase the size of their donations to the local industry’s voluntary levy on profit...

NHS to launch underage gambling addiction clinics across England

Adam Morgan

June 24, 2019

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The state-run National Health Service (NHS) in the UK has reportedly announced plans to debut up to 14 clinics across England offering advice and support to children and young people suspected of suffering with...

Gambling Commission institutes fine against Platinum Gaming Limited

Adam Morgan

June 14, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom and iGaming operator Platinum Gaming Limited has been ordered to pay a fine approaching £1.62 million ($2.04 million) after it was found to have breached the Gambling Commission’s rules on...

Gamesys Limited hit with heavy Gambling Commission penalty

Adam Morgan

June 13, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom and online casino games developer and operator, Gamesys Limited, has been ordered to pay a fine of just over £1.15 million ($1.45 million) after being found to have breached the Gambling C...

Kindred Group further improves United Kingdom self-exclusion measures

Adam Morgan

June 11, 2019

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Technology, Mobile gaming, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom and online casino and sportsbook operator, Kindred Group, has announced that it has integrated the provision of free blocking software into the self-exclusion process for its domain at Uni...

Gambling Commission regulator fines four iGaming operators

Adam Morgan

May 16, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, Licensing, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, United Kingdom

The United Kingdom Gambling Commission has announced that it has accessed fines totaling over £4.5 million ($5.7 million) against four online gaming operators as part of an ongoing investigation into the locall...

Gambling Commission counsels iGaming operators about new verification rules

Adam Morgan

May 6, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, Licensing, United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, the Gambling Commission regulator has released a statement cautioning locally-licensed online gaming operators to make sure they are abreast of new age and identity verification rules tha...

22Bet online sportsbetting brand granted United Kingdom license

Adam Morgan

April 27, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, New online casinos, Mobile gaming, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Fantasy eSports, Licensing, United Kingdom

The online casino and sportsbetting brand at 22Bet has announced that it is now available to enjoy in the United Kingdom after being granted a license by the nation’s Gambling Commission regulator. Tailored ...

Casumo.com and LeoVegas.com facing criticism in the United Kingdom

Adam Morgan

April 23, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, a female online gambler has reportedly criticized sites, Casumo.com and LeoVegas.com, for not doing enough to prevent her from running up losses of some £125,000. Credit card controver...

Online casino brand LeoVegas under investigation for sending marketing emails to suspended player

Marie Kelley

April 16, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Online Gambling News, United Kingdom

Online gambling service providers are to adhere to strict standards and guidelines when offering casino or other gaming options. When an operator breaks the rules, they are subject to penalties such as fines or...

Gambling Commission warning prompts bookmakers’ removal of games; UKGC investigation continues

K Morrison

April 4, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Gaming Industry News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, United Kingdom

A warning from the United Kingdom's gambling watchdog has forced high street bookmakers, Betfred and Paddy Power Betfair, to remove two recently launched games from shops amid concerns they undermine a clampdow...

NoLimit City Limited gets colorful with new Starstruck video slot

Adam Morgan

March 27, 2019

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Newest casino games, Game manufacturers, Mobile gaming, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, Malta

A month after launching its Owls video slot and Maltese online casino games and software developer, Nolimit City Limited, has now announced the debut of its latest three-reel innovation in the very colorful Sta...

Ladbrokes Coral Group facing FOBTs accusations

Adam Morgan

February 12, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Technology, Economy/Finance, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Labor Relations, United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, the Gambling Commission regulator is reportedly set to seek assurances from giant bookmaker, Ladbrokes Coral Group, that it is not incentivizing staff to push play on its collection of fi...

Gambling Commission getting tough on underage gambling

Adam Morgan

February 7, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Licensing, United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, the Gambling Commission regulator has unveiled a new set of rules that have been designed to aid its efforts at preventing self-excluded players and those under the age of 18 from gamblin...