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DCMS confirms September application of £2/£5 stake limits on online slots

Paul Scully joins DCMS BGC

The UK government has confirmed that staking limits will be applied to online slot games from September as a guaranteed player protection measure following the Gambling Review, under its White Paper consultation. The decision was announced by Stuart Andrew MP, Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS), a judgment deemed as a “landmark moment for …

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UKGC to proceed with pilot test on customer affordability checks

Sarah Garnder: UKGC consultation conclusions due this summer

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced that it will proceed with the next steps to implement affordability checks on remote gambling operators. The decision was announced this afternoon by Tim Miller, Executive Director of Policy Development for the Gambling Commission. Affordability checks were deemed a key protection needed to “identify and take action for customers who may be financially …

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Coral initiates ad takeover ahead of Cheltenham Festival 

SBC News Coral initiates ad takeover ahead of Cheltenham Festival 

A new advertising campaign has been launched by British bookmaker Coral putting its horse racing and gaming offering on show.  Titled ‘We’re Here For It’, the brand campaign is the first project of Wonderhood Studios since they were commissioned by the Entain brand as its leading creative agency last year, featuring a series of TV ads targeting racing, sports and …

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Virgin Bet inspires next gen of women in horse racing via new initiative

SBC News Virgin Bet inspires next gen of women in horse racing via new initiative

Virgin Bet has announced its first-ever Women’s Day event – the latest social impact initiative from the operator, working towards a goal to create a more inclusive environment. Taking place at the Virgin Bet Raceday on 9 March at Ayr Racecourse, the day will serve as a platform to celebrate women in racing, and exists as part of Virgin Bet’s …

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Heat dials-up on the conclusion of UK gambling’s staking limits and financial risk checks

Bacta to make land-based gaming case to Parliament

As the end of February approaches, speculation mounts on how the UK government will proceed to apply financial risk checks and staking limits as part of the Gambling Review, which remains under its White Paper consultation phase. Attention turns to the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) carrying out its seven White Paper consultations in 2024, examining technical elements related to: “Socially …

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Flutter adds BetConstruct gaming offering to Betfair platform 

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Flutter Entertainment has put pen to paper with BetConstruct for the integration of the latter’s gaming offerings to the Betfair International platform.  Thanks to the new partnership, Flutter – which has a presence in more than 20 regulated markets through its portfolio of brands such as Betfair – will be able to continue its strategy of supplying players with safer …

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Sky Bet expands FTP suite with Incentive Games

SBC News Sky Bet expands FTP suite with Incentive Games

Sky Bet has linked with Incentive Games, as the operator looks to tap into the igaming industry and free to play games to elevate player engagement. As a result of the collaboration, the operator will launch Match 5 as the firm looks to elevate the crossover from igaming to sportsbook. John Gordon, CEO and Co-Founder of Incentive Games, said: “We’re incredibly …

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“Exemplary” push-to-web GSGB methodology endorsed in latest UKGC independent review

Sarah Garnder: UKGC consultation conclusions due this summer

The UK Gambling Commission’s (UKGC) Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB) has received an endorsement for its push-to-web methodology from an independent review.  Patrick Sturgis, professor at the London School of Economics and review leader, highlighted the developments in the GSGB as “exemplary in all respects”. According to him, push-to-web will also introduce “a number of important benefits”. Sturgis was …

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HWB appoints new members to complete equine welfare strategy

SBC News HWB appoints new members to complete equine welfare strategy

Three new members have been appointed to the Horse Welfare Board (HWB) to continue British horseracing’s commitment to the highest standards of animal welfare, safety, and aftercare. The HWB serves as the independent body on equine care and welfare standards reporting to the British Horseracing Authority (BHA). The board continues to prioritise the principal objectives of its “A Life Well …

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