Online Gambling News in the United Kingdom - June 2026

The Local Government Association Looks Over Problems Regarding Betting Shops in the UK

The Local Government Association Looks Over Problems Regarding Betting Shops in the UK

Iva P. April 3, 2014 16:41:59

LGA representatives are creating special group to deal with the problematic issue of growing number of betting shops on high streets and the “damaging” impact they have. LGA commented that major betting companies, which operate according to UK gambling laws, had agreed to participate in the discussions. Additionally, LGA stressed on the fact that the […]

KPMG Executive In Deep Trouble For Stealing Money to Gamble

KPMG Executive In Deep Trouble For Stealing Money to Gamble

Iva P. April 3, 2014 16:06:00

KPMG director involved in work scandal for almost GBP 45,000 money fraud in order to support his gambling desires. Brian Chapman, management consultant from Cumbernauld, Scotland, was having serious money issues at the time when the money theft happened. He was under pressure because of his inability to cover his mortgage bills as well as […]

French Betting Firm France Pari Posts Good Financial Results for Q1

French Betting Firm France Pari Posts Good Financial Results for Q1

Toni April 3, 2014 15:44:53

French online betting platform France Pari announces financial growth for first quarter of 2014, after experiencing a slight slump. France Pari posted more than $5.5 million in revenues in the initial three months of this year, which helped them achieve EBITDA of $207,000 and a net profit of $110,000. The reason for the strong performance […]

Gaming Standards Association Aim to Establish Universal Online Gaming Standards

Gaming Standards Association Aim to Establish Universal Online Gaming Standards

Rab April 3, 2014 15:17:17

The Gaming Standards Association aims to establish a ‘universal online gaming standard’ for the industry in coming months. The association hopes to make an impact and establish a universal online and mobile casino standard, at a series of planned meetings to be held in London, England in early April. The meetings will be hosted by […]

7 Great Websites Where You Can Play Online Bingo

7 Great Websites Where You Can Play Online Bingo

Monica E. April 3, 2014 14:36:08

Our most highly recommended websites for gamblers who like online bingo games. Out of all forms of gambling out there, bingo does not have the coolest image. Many believe that bingo is a game for old people or that it’s only played in churches, where a nun with a microphone announces the numbers drawn. Times […]

Betfair and Chester Race Company Partner Up to “Power the Thrill of Racing”

Betfair and Chester Race Company Partner Up to “Power the Thrill of Racing”

Monica E. April 2, 2014 19:58:21

Betfair has become the official Wi-Fi and Digital Gaming Partner of the Chester and Bangor-on-Dee racecourse. The online sportsbook in the UK has recently signed an official deal – titled “Always on Campaign” – with the Chester Race Company (CRC), agreeing to be its partner for both the 2014 and 2015 racing seasons. During the […]

What the EU’s New Money Laundering Directive Means for Online Casinos

What the EU’s New Money Laundering Directive Means for Online Casinos

Rab April 2, 2014 17:52:01

The European Parliament has recently voted to adopt amendments to the European Commission’s proposal for a new Anti-Money Laundering Directive. The new directive intends to create more transparency in online transfers of money, and prevent money laundering activities being carried by individuals through online channels. Although, online gambling operators feel that the new rules will […]

Winners and Losers: An Overview of the New UK Gambling Bill and Budget

Winners and Losers: An Overview of the New UK Gambling Bill and Budget

April 2, 2014 14:44:11

March marked big changes for gambling in Britain; both the new gambling bill and the budget have major implications for the future of the industry. The Labour government under Gordon Brown passed sweeping gambling legislation in 2005 which greatly liberalized the industry. Large casinos and fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) were legalized for the first time. […]

GoBetGo Holdings and UltraPlay Team Up to Introduce New Service

GoBetGo Holdings and UltraPlay Team Up to Introduce New Service

Toni April 2, 2014 13:53:24

GoBetGoagrees a deal with gaming provider UltraPlay, in efforts to provide new and interactive online gambling services. The new services on offer from the UltraPlay platform will encompass casino, lottery, sportsbook and a live dealer casino. A synergy of two additional companies will be utilized. Sports betting solutions provider Betting Promotions will provide and manage […]