Tag Archives: The Times

Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) Chief Executive Michael Dugher has cited concerns that the Gambling Review has lost “real oversight and a genuine strategic approach” with regards to implementing effective reforms.  As February approaches, the deadline month for DCMS to publish the Gambling Review’s long-awaited White Paper of recommendations, Dugher questioned – “What exactly is the government trying to achieve …

Michael Dugher argues that, with betting reform reportedly imminent, problem gambling treatment should focus on those who need it most.  In an interview with The Times this week, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) Chief Executive stated that a blanket approach to player protection is not the way forward. The Gambling Act review White Paper is apparently due soon, with …

As a range of prominent tech firms cut their staff numbers, some firms are reportedly eyeing up potential recruits, including bet365. According to a recent report in The Times, the Stoke-on-Trent-headquartered global bookmaker is examining the HR opportunities an abundance of tech talent provides.  The past few weeks have seen social media leader Meta – which owns Facebook, Instagram and …

Ahead of the Premier League potentially severing or significantly limiting its ties with betting companies, Kindred’s UK General Manager has highlighted the positive impact such relationships can have.  Writing for Politics Home, Neil Banbury laid out the case that betting partnerships can provide an avenue for promoting responsible gambling, reducing harm due to the ‘unique links’ clubs have to communities.  …

Flutter Entertainment has announced the appointment of Steve Hawkes as Director of Reputational and Public Affairs for the FTSE100 betting group. A Fleet Street veteran, Hawkes is a former senior reporter covering business and political affairs for The Sun, The Times and The Daily Telegraph newspapers.  Hawkes joins Flutter from leading public affairs agency BCW Global, where he served as …

Premier League clubs will meet next week to hold definitive talks on whether to impose a voluntary ban on gambling shirt sponsorships.  On Monday afternoon, The Times reported that a meeting of EPL shareholders will take place next week – as pressure mounts on the top-tier of English football to end its relationship with betting.   The meeting is expected to …

Playtech’s hopes for a new owner may have been raised, as Irish businessman Eddie Jordan has reportedly renewed his interest in the company, according to The Times. The newspaper stated today that Jordan is ‘understood to be considering returning to the table’ after a bid for Playtech from Hong Kong investment fund TTB Partners fell through last week.  TTB’s deadline …

I suspect there are few people who have never faced the morning, thinking ‘last night I drank far too much’… Fortunately, a dawn conclusion of this nature does not usually call for a letter of apology to the Prime Minister. However – and I am ‘groping’ for the correct words here – recent incidents have proved that in certain circumstances …

The 20 clubs of the English Premier League are holding a vote on whether or not to phase out gambling sponsorship deals, according to the BBC.  Reports from the national broadcaster this afternoon stated that the top-flight had requested its teams to hold the vote ahead of the 2005 Gambling Act review White Paper – expected for publication later this …

DAZN is closing on a deal to buy BT Sport, as the streaming service has now opened talks with the Premier League to seek its approval, according to The Times. With a deal in place until 2025, England football’s top-flight league is currently the broadcasters main TV rights partner, and therefore must give consent to the acquisition whilst also gaining …