UK

Marcus Boyle Expected to Become New Chairman of UKGC

The HALLO ECHO

  Marcus Boyle has been chosen as the new Chairman of the UK Gambling Commission, according to a report from the Sunday Times. The 55-year-old is reportedly taking over the role from Bill Moyes, whose term as Chairman of the gambling watchdog comes to an end this year. Boyle is a former board member at…

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FansUnite Secures B2C and B2B Licenses from UK Gambling Commission

The HALLO ECHO

FansUnite Entertainment has announced that its subsidiaries Askott Entertainment Inc. and E.G.G. Limited have been granted licenses from the UK Gambling Commission, enabling the Company to serve as a Business-to-Business (B2B) technology provider and Business-to-Consumer (B2C) operator in the UK online gambling market. These licenses allow FansUnite to supply its B2B wagering platforms to UK…

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UKGC Extends National Lottery Licence Competition Timeline

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has extended the timeline for Phase Two of the Fourth National Lottery licence competition, following representations from applicants and experience from Phase One. The amended timeline will see four weeks added to the Phase Two application stage and a further six weeks for evaluation. These changes will provide the…

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BetConstruct Given the Green Light to Provide Blast and Striker under its UKGC Licence

The HALLO ECHO

  SoftConstruct (Malta) Limited has successfully registered the Blast & Striker games with the UKGC. Given approval for providing these engaging solutions to our UK and White Label partners, BetConstruct has made a major step forward in its global expansion. The catchy Blast and the highly attractive Striker create an engaging experience for players with…

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ASA Bans Ladbrokes Ad for Showing Socially Irresponsible Gambling Behaviour

The HALLO ECHO

  The UK advertising watchdog Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a TV ad of Ladbrokes for depicting socially irresponsible gambling behaviour. The ad, seen in April, began with a voiceover that stated: “I’m a nodder: up to the football, down to the app like a dog on a dashboard.” The next scene showed a…

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RMG agrees media rights renewals with British racecourses

The HALLO ECHO

  Racecourse Media Group (RMG) is delighted to announce it has agreed British racecourse licence extensions for audio-visual and data rights for a new five-year term. The renewals cover 35 racecourses for their LBO rights and 33 racecourses for all other aspects of their media rights including streaming (Watch & Bet), direct to home (DTH),…

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