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Statement from William Hill CEO Ulrik Bengtsson on the Gambling Review

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  “William Hill welcomes the gambling review which the Government has launched today. Our industry is more committed than ever to keeping gambling as safe as possible and we have been getting on with raising standards. Whether it’s ensuring under-18s and vulnerable people are not exposed to gambling adverts or identifying at-risk players through technology,…

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Evolution Gets CMA Approval for NetEnt Acquisition

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  Evolution Gaming has received approval from the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for the acquisition of slot giant NetEnt. This was the final competition approval needed for the deal. The Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority has already approved the acquisition in September. The CMA launched its investigation of the proposed SEK19.6bn ($2.26bn)…

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Bacta to Ban Under-18s from Playing Category D Cash Fruit Machines

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  Members of Bacta, the British amusement machine association, are going to ban under-18s from playing Category D cash fruit machines in seaside arcades and family entertainment centres. Approved by Bacta Division 1 members at the organisation’s extraordinary general meeting this week, the proposal will be ratified at the annual general meeting on 26 November,…

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UKGC Imposes £2.8M Fine on BoyleSports for AML Failings

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  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has imposed a fine of £2.8 million on BoyleSports Enterprise for AML failings. During an investigation by the regulator, Boylesports was found to have breached Commission rules aimed at preventing money laundering on its Boylesports.com and Boylecasino.com websites. The investigation revealed that the operator failed to have an appropriate…

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Betixon Secures UK Gambling Commission Licence

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  Games studio Betixon has received a Casino Software and Game Host licence from the UK Gambling Commission. The licence will enable the group to go live in Europe’s biggest igaming market once it has finalised a number of agreements with a number of leading UK-focused operators. “We are delighted to have received our UK…

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UKGC Publishes First National Strategic Assessment

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  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published its first-ever National Strategic Assessment. The document uses the latest available evidence, from various sources and case studies, to assess the issues and risks gambling presents to consumers and the public. It sets out UKGC’s priority actions to address those risks and issues, as well as highlighting…

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