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GambleAware’s latest study, conducted by YouGov, has examined links between the exposure of gambling activity as a child and later life experiences of problem gambling. The survey questioned a sample of 18,000 to gauge the extent of gambling participation and problem gambling in the UK, using the measurements of the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). PGSI scores are based on …

QuinnBet and Hibernian FC have announced a two-year extension to their commercial partnership, which began at the start of last year. The Ireland-based betting company’s logo will now be displayed across the first team’s 2023/24 and 24/25 travel-wear range which will be worn by first team players for international travel, home and away fixtures. Niall McPartland, QuinnBet Marketing Manager, said: …

LeoVegas has been named the new principal partner and front-of-shirt sponsor of Blackpool FC. The Swedish gambling company’s branding is set to ‘prominently feature’ on the front of all 2023/24 first-team shirts, as well as pitch-side LED screens and static boards at Bloomfield Road Stadium.  Sam Behar, LeoVegas Director of UK and Sponsorship, said: “We are delighted to announce this …

The government has pledged to reorganise the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) to become a more capable and intelligence-led regulator overseeing UK Gambling’s statutory remit and future challenges. David Whyte Senior Associate at Harris Hagan, provides his legal eye on which new or enhanced regulatory powers will be granted to the Commission and its impact on licensees adjustment to UK gambling’s …

Chelsea FC has pulled out of widely reported potential partnership with Stake.com following backlash from the club’s supporter’s trust. The Premier League side was apparently nearing completion of a one-year agreement that would have branded the online casiono’s logo on the front of the team’s shirts for the upcoming 2023-24 season.  Whilst no statement or reasoning by the club has …

Fitzdares has upped the ante on its on-track betting operations, opening ‘The Fitzdares Arms’ pub at Royal Windsor Racecourse this week. The pub is open to Fitzdares members and racegoers on 3 July, enhancing the members experience with a traditional focus on racecourse wagering and hospitality. Based in West London, Fitzdares operates with a ‘strong focus on customer  relationships’ via a …

Sporting Solutions has renewed its long-standing partnership with sports betting group Sky Bet – a key brand within Flutter’s UK and Ireland division.  This renewal aims to further demonstrate Sky Bet’s commitment to utilising the sports betting technology provider’s pricing and trading services, throughout 2024.  In detail, the operator will continue to benefit from Sporting Solutions’ comprehensive trading services and …

UK amusements and high-street gaming trade body Bacta is due to provide evidence to a cross-party group of MPs this month, discussing the Gambling Act review. The association’s Chief Executive, John White, will outline the interests of the British land-based gambling sector to members of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee on 11 July. Unveiled in April, the Gambling Act …

Brendan Tinnelly, Head of Paid Social at Sportradar, shares his views on betting on tennis and explains why operators are turning to paid social to engage tennis bettors and boost their customer acquisition strategies. Where does tennis as a global sport sit in terms of its importance to betting operators and can you tell us more about the content it …

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has warned Ladbrokes over an advert featuring social media personality Jake Paul after his boxing match against Tommy Fury. Ladbrokes had posted a tweet prior to the fight in February 2023 featuring an opinion poll and the question ‘So, we’ve got to ask the question… What’s next for Jake Paul? Vote here now’. Twitter followers …