The rise of online gambling in the UK
Back in the early days of betting and casino rooms in the United Kingdom, no one would have ever imagined the ease in which we would be betting today.
Back in the early days of betting and casino rooms in the United Kingdom, no one would have ever imagined the ease in which we would be betting today.
During the last two decades, the use of mobile phones has grown rapidly, changing the way we live and manage our lives.
Following a recent call for evidence on the issue of gambling online with credit cards, the Gambling Commission has confirmed it will be holding a twelve-week consultation to begin in mid-August.
There’s no question that as a nation we are very keen gambling fans in all of its many forms from the lottery to slots and horse racing to casinos: the figures speak for themselves as in the year from October 2017 the UK’s gross gambling yield, as reported by the Gambling Commission, was £14.5 billion.
There was a time not along ago when having a Tesco Clubcard in your wallet made you a ‘savvy shopper’. If that is the height of your shopping nous nowadays you are by definition a ‘daft shopper’.
To support the National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms, the Gambling Commission has announced a key new role for independent research dissemination specialist Gambling Research Exchange (GREO).
The United Kingdom is one of the biggest gambling markets in Europe and an obvious destination for international bookmakers and casinos, but the authorities have made and proposed many changes that could hurt the industry.
The recent announcement of the deal struck between 888 Holdings and Jet to acquire a number of brands, including Costa Bingo, has sent more than a few ripples through the online gaming industry.
Casino and gambling games have long been a chosen pastime for players from all over the world and with so many people now using mobile devices, there are tons of amazing apps that can be installed, offering access to great casino table games.
The Gambling Commission has announced a tough advertising crackdown on UK betting firms over concerns of misleading advertisements in connection to promotions and bonuses.
A more diverse gambling industry can help the Gambling Commission’s drive for good governance and safer and fairer gambling, says outgoing CEO Sarah Harrison.
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