Western Europe

Why Ireland’s advertising ban should sound a warning to the industry

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  Tom Farrell, Chief Marketing Officer at ClearStake At first glance, Ireland’s emerging Gambling Regulation Bill might not be of particular concern to anyone outside the emerald isle – even allowing for Ireland’s influential and outsized position in the related worlds of horse racing and gambling. But recent controversy around a proposed ban on all…

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GAMSTOP statement in response to gambling whitepaper

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  “Online gambling has changed out of all recognition since the 2005 Gambling Act, and we welcome any changes that protect vulnerable individuals, especially younger consumers who make up a significant percentage of our consumer base. In March 2023, GAMSTOP recorded its highest ever monthly registration figures since our inception in 2018, which shows that problem…

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BetGames secures additional set of UKGC licences

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  New UK approvals see delivery of BetGames’ latest portfolio to major operator groups. Innovative live dealer and betting games studio BetGames is ready to greatly expand its operations in the UK following multiple new licences issued by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). This latest set of UKGC approvals enables BetGames to provide facilities for…

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BeyondPlay secures licence from the Gambling Commission

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  BeyondPlay, the B2B start-up developing next-generation engagement software for online operators, has been granted a licence by the UKGambling Commission. The securing of a Remote Casino Host and Gambling Software Licence from the Gambling Commission follows the granting of a B2B Critical Supply Licence from the Malta Gaming Authority in December 2022. The GB licence is…

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UKGC Imposes £442,750 Fine on TonyBet

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  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has imposed a fine of £442,750 and given warning to TonyBet for failing to have fair and transparent terms, and for failing to follow social responsibility and anti-money laundering rules. The operator – which operates tonybet.co.uk – will also have to undergo a third-party audit to assess whether it…

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BHA Extends Joe Saumarez Smith’s Term as Chair Until 31 May 2025

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  The Nominations Committee of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has recommended that Joe Saumarez Smith’s role as Chair of the BHA should be extended until 31 May 2025, and the BHA Board has unanimously supported this recommendation. This represents a full three-year term from 1 June 2022, the date he was appointed as Chair.…

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