Tracking the performance of all licensed gambling verticals, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has revealed that July saw a ‘slight month-on-month decrease’ in the amount spent by consumers on online gambling (including online slots). The UKGC has published further data on gambling consumer habits and operator engagements registered across land-based and digital verticals for the period of May-to-July 2020. “Gambling …
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UKGC gambling statistics highlight retail declines
The UK’s retail betting sector has continued to bear the brunt of last April’s FOBT ruling, with data released by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) showing a 12.1% decline in the number of shops between March 2019 and October 2019. The number of betting shops on the UK high street dropped to 7,315 in September 2019, while the total number …
Read More »John Pettit – Playtech BGT- SSBTs’ depth of content key to driving retail success
Diversity in consumer market selections is impacting the retail betting experience. John Pettit, MD for UK, Ireland, Asia and Australia at Playtech BGT Sports states that self-service betting terminals (SSBTs) content is now more important than ever before… ________________ The retail betting sector has faced several challenges in recent years, with the digital revolution requiring operators to change strategy and …
Read More »William Hill profits boom 89%
William Hill released its unaudited Q3 interim management statement, the operator reports strong increases in Group net revenues (+23%) and operating profits (+89%). The operator’s digital gaming divisions drove positive results, with online gaming operating profit up 126%. During the period William Hill saw net revenues increase 23%, with 116% growth from mobile wagering. Strong digital performance, was supported by …
Read More »Ian Wright Rufus – creating retail betting anthropology
Ian Wright Managing Director of Rufus Retail Anthropology, is a designer with more than 30 years experience in creating optimised retail commerce stores. Wright has helped some of the UK biggest retail giants improve there in-store design and layout, with a view to improve customer experience and increase sales Having spoken at the recent SBC Betting on Football Conference at …
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