Tag Archives: UK Gambling Commission (UKGC)

Upon securing the next 10 year licence to the National Lottery, Allwyn Entertainment has provided an update on its operating strategy to its new holding, detailing a pan-European approach.  In particular, Allwyn plans to share best practice in lottery operations and focus on improvement of draw-based games, leveraging its experience as an operator of several lotteries throughout the continent.  Allwyn …

Female consumers are becoming increasingly engaged with various forms of online gambling, but the National Lottery remains the most popular product.  According to a recent study by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), 42% of women gambled in the previous four weeks, with the most widely used verticals being the National Lottery, scratchcards and bingo, as well as other forms of …

888 Holdings has detailed growth across a range of existing and current markets, but has underscored a need to focus on safer gambling in tandem with this expansion – particularly following its recent fine in the UK.  Breaking down the company’s 2021 trading results in the 888 full year earnings call yesterday, CEO Itai Pazner focused on developments in Europe …

In light of recent fines levied against UK betting operators by regulatory authorities, Gambling Minister Chris Philp has argued that reform is “undoubtedly long overdue”. Ahead of the publication of the White Paper on the 2005 Gambling Act review, which the Minister asserted is due ‘very soon’, Philp spoke at the Gambling Reform Rally yesterday, organised by the Gambling Related …

Last Saturday’s light-welterweight title fight between Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall ended in a controversial decision, garnering criticism from boxers, pundits and fans alike.  Many felt that England’s Catterall had done enough to win the bout for the undisputed light-welterweight title fight – including Flutter Entertainment’s Paddy Power.  The bookmaker made the decision to offer all refunds to its customers …

BV Gaming, which trades as BetVictor, has been handed a £2 million fine by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) for anti-money laundering, social responsibility and fairness failings.  A compliance assessment conducted in March 2020 uncovered failings in relation to licence conditions and code of practice, including a group AML risk assessment which did not meet the expected standard and which …

The British public’s attitude towards the betting and gaming industry are beginning to soften, according to data from the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC).  Conducting its quarterly telephone survey, the Commission spoke to a ‘representative sample’ of 4,021 adults aged 16 and over in March, June, September and December 2021, discussing gambling behaviour and perception of the sector.  Overall, the regulator …

After identifying an increased demand for gambling addiction treatment, the NHS has announced the opening of two new clinics specialising in the area.  Located in Southampton and Stoke-on-Trent, the two centres will open in May, complementing the NHS’ five existing clinics in London, Leeds, Manchester and Sunderland along with the pilot children’s and young person’s clinic.  Additionally, the service also …

2021 lockdowns and changes to sporting schedules had an unsurprising impact on British gross gambling yield in 2020 and 2021, with UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) data highlighting this effect. Covering both online and retail-based gambling via data from Licenced Betting Offices (LBOs) between March 2020 and December 2021, the UKGC’s report observed that during Q2 2021 – referring to the …

Esports betting has become an increasingly popular product among younger bettors, who are also engaging with in-play betting much more than previous generations, according to the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC).  Publishing its ‘consumer experiences and attitudes to Free Bets & Bonuses’, the Commission identified a number of prominent trends in the British betting and gambling industry with relation to product …