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Trevor Pearce has been appointed for a second term of four years to the board of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) by the Secretary of State. Pearce brings deep experience of running large complex organisations, dealing with international serious and organised crime, and investigation and intelligence practices, including those around anti-money laundering. This appointment has …
Red Rake Gaming is now in a position to offer its gaming content to UK licensed operators having been authorised by the UK Gambling Commission. The Spain-based developer said the B2B license award in one of the biggest regulated markets worldwide solidifies its market expansion aspirations. Red Rake Gaming’s first batch of games has already been tested …
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has updated guidance for non-remote and remote casinos on the prevention of money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism and their advice for all other operators on Duties and responsibilities under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. “The purpose of these updates is to incorporate changes in relation to the submission …
Answering a question in the upper house of parliament this week, India’s Union Minister of Law and Justice, Ravi Shankar Prasad, confirmed that the recommendation of the Law Commission of India earlier this year was for a complete ban on gambling. Our readers will recall that the interpretation of the recommendation became confused when many …
The UK Gambling Commission has opened a consultative window to discuss a national responsible gambling strategy, inviting all interested parties to submit recommendations and ideas before the March 2019 closing date. The project is aimed at developing safer gambling protocols, structures, best practices and strategies, with the imperative of protecting vulnerable consumers and under-age audiences. …
The UK Gambling Commission has sent a strong message with the launch of widespread action against several online casino firms and their senior management as part of an ongoing investigation into how the industry combats problem gambling and money laundering. Almost GBP 14 million in penalty packages will be paid by three companies due to …
This (Thursday) morning the UK Gambling Commission underlined its warnings to online casino licensees to ensure they are compliant with regulations by publishing details of further sanctions it has placed on two more operators, Videoslots and Casumo, following reviews of their operating licenses. In Casumo’s case the Commission imposed a hefty GBP 5.85 million penalty …
A new report on gambling published Thursday has prompted the UK Gambling Commission to urge parents and the industry to strengthen the protection of minors. The 2018 Young People and Gambling report reveals that gambling participation by 11 to 16 year olds has increased in the past 12 months but remains lower compared to all …
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) called on regulators, industry, parents and guardians to collaborate following the release of a new study today on underage problem gambling, the results of which the Church of England has branded a “generational scandal”. The UKGC’s ‘Young People and Gambling Report’ found underage problem gamblers in the United Kingdom had quadrupled to …
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has reportedly established an advisory group that will manage a transparent, tender process for the lucrative National Lottery license in 2019. Camelot, owned by Canada’s Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, has held the concession since the National Lottery’s inception in 1994, enjoying three consecutive license terms, the last of which ends in 2023. The advisory group …
Dr Anna van der Gaag has been appointed by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) as Chair of the Responsible Gambling Strategy Board (RGSB). The RGSB comprises a team of advisors tackling the research, education and treatment required to reduce gambling-related harms. van der Gaag succeeds Sir Christopher Kelly with immediate effect as Kelly’s term winds to an end in March 2019. As …
Jackpot marketing platform provider BlueRibbon has been awarded a supplier license by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). BlueRibbon is now authorised to offer its platform to UK operators enabling the creation, customisation and control of bespoke jackpots that cater to all player segments and preferences. Amir Askarov, co-founder and CEO of BlueRibbon, said: “We are proud to have …
Stride Gaming subsidiary Daub Alderney has been slapped with a massive GBP 7.1 million penalty by the UK Gambling Commission after a review found failings in anti-money laundering and social responsibility measures. In addition the company will have extra conditions placed on its license to provide gambling to British consumers. In a separate regulatory notification today (Tuesday), Stride Gaming said: …
B2B Daily Fantasy Sports and Pool Betting Provider, Scout Gaming Group has been awarded a B2B license from the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). The award is an extension to its already held B2C license and enables the Company to offer its products and services to external brands operating in the UK market. Andreas Ternström, CEO at Scout Gaming: “We …
The UK Gambling Commission has reminded new Licence conditions and codes of practice (LCCP) along with new standards for the complaints process (ADR) are now in force as of October 31, 2018. The new LCCP can be accessed here and the alternative disputes resolution (ADR) here. In addition, the UKGC is inviting comment from consumers, gambling operators and members of the public on proposals …
London-based online gambling games developer Revolver Gaming has been awarded a platform licence by the UK Gambling Commission. The developer has a portfolio of ten slots, and plans to launch three more titles by the end of the year before ramping up its production line in 2019. Each game boasts 3D graphics and animation with …
Jinni Lotto, a secondary lottery online company operated by Jini Tech Limited, has secured a licence from the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission, allowing it to provide an opportunity to its customers to bet on the outcome of different lotteries around the world, as well as offering a variety of scratch card options. The …
Jinni Lotto, a secondary lottery online company operated by Jini Tech Limited, has secured a licence from the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission, allowing it to provide an opportunity to its customers to bet on the outcome of different lotteries around the world, as well as offering a variety of scratch card options. The …
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has announced that it has secured a B2B licence from the UK Gambling Commission, enabling it to provide its proprietary online casino content to UK-licensed companies. The group’s development studio ‘GiG Games’ has been approved as games provider by the UKGC, md Matthias Larsson revealed Thursday, saying that it allows the …
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has announced that it has secured a B2B licence from the UK Gambling Commission, enabling it to provide its proprietary online casino content to UK-licensed companies. The group’s development studio ‘GiG Games’ has been approved as games provider by the UKGC, md Matthias Larsson revealed Thursday, saying that it allows the …
New rules from the Gambling Commission come into force from 31 October 2018,in the form of changes to the licence conditions and codes of practice that will provide stronger protection for consumers and ensure they are treated fairly by gambling businesses. Ian Angus, program director for Consumer Protection and Empowerment, and Pradeep Rajania, Senior Manager …
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has ramped up consumer protection rules, in force as of 31 October 2018. The new requirements, which followed an open consultation, offer consumers stronger protection when dealing with gambling businesses. Changes include fines imposed against operators who break advertising rules, operator responsibility for third-party advertising failings, quicker action for players …
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has ramped up consumer protection rules, in force as of 31 October 2018. The new requirements, which followed an open consultation, offer consumers stronger protection when dealing with gambling businesses. Changes include fines imposed against operators who break advertising rules, operator responsibility for third-party advertising failings, quicker action for players …
Ironically on the heels of Tuesday’s announcement by the UK Gambling Commission of significant responsible gaming-related penalties imposed on Paddy Power Betfair (see previous report), the major gaming group has revealed a new initiative designed to accelerate and enhance the responsible gambling dynamic. PPB senior technology strategy exec Rob Smith will head the project, based in the city of Cluj where …