The Institute of Economic Affairs has published a report that slams the proposals for new regulation across the UK gambling industry as ‘neo-prohibition’. It claims that many of the suggested new limits being considered as a way to curb problem gambling will not only be ineffective, but are not necessary in the first place. This…
After a lot of debate with players and with those working in the industry, the UKGC has settled on a new set of rules that will apply to all online slot games from October 31st. Speed of play was a major focus as was increased clarity when it comes to winnings, losses and duration of…
The exclusive members only Park Lane Casino has, rather embarrassingly for a posh club like that, had it’s license revoked by the UKGC. The casino which has a £1000 per year members fee has until the 18th of November to make an appeal, after which time the decision will be upheld. This follows a £1.8…
The UKGC have brought the hammer down on another set of online gambling companies who have failed to live up to the UK’s high standards. Once more, it is anti money laundering, social responsibility and source of funds failings that have caused the issue – when will these companies get their acts together? Well known…
Back in 2018 Andrew Green, from Lincolnshire, was doing some gaming at Betfred casino, playing the Playtech title, Frankie Dettori Magic 7 blackjack. And then something amazing happened. He won a £1.7 million jackpot that was going to change his life forever. Understandably he was over the moon when he saw the money credited to…
When the balls were first released back in 1994, National Lottery fever gripped the UK; everyone had a ticket, and many families tuned in to watch the first ever live broadcast and mark their winning numbers on their tickets. Looking back to when it all began has an antiquated sort of charm to it –…
