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UK considering classifying loot boxes as gambling to protect minors

June 8, 2020

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

Loot boxes have long been a point of contention in several countries, with many governments considering the element as one that could be considered gambling. In the UK, government officials are considering recl...

Casinos in England to open doors back up on July 4th

Marie Kelley

June 5, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, United Kingdom

Casinos in England can begin reopening on July 4th, according to information provided by the Betting and Gaming Council. The group stated this week that land-based casino operators in the country can get back t...

Lottoland launches first UK charity focused lotto

Marie Kelley

May 29, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Lottery, United Kingdom

Lottoland, a top operating lotto betting company, has announced the launch of its first charity focused lotto for the UK. Win-Win Charity Lotto will donate money to four charities, offering 20p of every pound b...

Degree 53 announce new Virtual Grand National sweepstake generator

Marie Kelley

April 3, 2020

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Horse Racing, Online Gambling News

UX, design and software development specialists, Degree 53, has announced the creation of a sweepstake generator for a Virtual Grand National to be supplied for remote workers. The new Virtual Grand National wi...

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...

High 5 Games launching new Magnificent Jewels slot featuring sparkling symbols and bonus spins

Marie Kelley

April 12, 2019

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Newest casino games, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News

Top-rated independent casino games provider, High 5 Games, has announced the launch of their 50th certified game for the regions of the UK and Sweden. Magnificent Jewels is the latest online slot title by the c...

HyperCasino set to launch soon

Marie Kelley

November 18, 2018

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, New online casinos, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News

Sister to NightRush Casino, HyperCasino is set to launch in the near future, offering players a quality online casino gaming experience. With Maltese and UK licensing, players in several regions will be able to...

Paddy Power Betfair reveals plans to cut 300 Irish jobs

Alex Lanter

April 5, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Employment & Careers, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Labor Relations, United Kingdom

Now that the €10 billion merger of Paddy Power and Betfair has been completed and the company had enough time to do calculations, the new entity, Paddy Power Betfair, revealed plans to cut around 10% of its wor...

Financial Counselling Australia calls out sports betting industry for targeting vulnerable bettors

Marie Kelley

August 18, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia

Just this week, it was reported that sports betting companies in Australia have been providing unsolicited credit to customers, creating an uncontrolled environment for betting. A report was issued by the Finan...

Dublin bettor earns big payday after unique day in baseball history

Marie Kelley

August 14, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Sports betting, United Kingdom

For the very first time in Major League Baseball history, all fifteen home teams earned a win on the same day. After the Mariners took down the Orioles 6-5 in extra innings, history was made, giving one William...

Partypoker and Dusk Till Dawn launch Daily UK Majors

Marie Kelley

August 11, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Poker Tournaments, Online Poker, United Kingdom

An exclusive tournament experience can now be enjoyed at Partypoker thanks to a new partnership between the top online poker room and popular poker venue Dusk Till Dawn. The Daily UK Majors will begin launching...

Controversial wagering option added to Bet365 sports betting

Sam Mitchell

July 8, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Australia, United Kingdom

Bet365, an Australian based online bookmaker is adding click to call wagering to their sports betting options. Click to Call wagering is currently under investigation by the Australian Federal Police due to the...

Grosvenor Portsmouth casino to close August 9

Sam Mitchell

June 28, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino closures, United Kingdom

The Grosvenor Casino, located on Osborne Road in Southsea, is reportedly closing August 9, 2015. A post on Wednesday June 24, 2015 indicated the Portsmouth casino may be shutting down. The news was confirmed o...

Two casino croupiers fix roulette wheel to win £23,000

Sam Mitchell

June 10, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Casino Cheating, Conspiracy, United Kingdom

Two croupiers, Craig Walker and Daniel Johnson, figured out a way to fix a roulette wheel, so the ball would go into the same slot, while working at Coral Island Casino in Blackpool, Lancashire, UK. Once the wh...

William Hill to exit Romanian market

Sam Mitchell

June 5, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Online Poker, Sports betting, Licensing, Romania, United Kingdom

On June 4th 2015 it was reported that William Hill will be withdrawing its services from the Romanian market because of current regulatory developments in the country. From the 2nd of June their services wil...