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Paddy Power Betfair to enhance responsible gambling dynamic

16 Oct 2018

Ironically on the heels of Tuesday’s announcement by the UK Gambling Commission of significant responsible gaming-related penalties imposed on Paddy Power Betfair (see previous report), the major gaming group has revealed a new initiative designed to accelerate and enhance the responsible gambling dynamic. PPB senior technology strategy exec Rob Smith will head the project, based in the city of Cluj where …

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Paddy Power Betfair hit with gbp 2.2 mill penalty by gaming commission

16 Oct 2018

In responsible gambling cases dating back to 2016 Paddy Power Betfair has been ordered by the UK Gambling Commission to pay a GBP 2.2 million penalty over failings which included allowing a punter to gamble away large sums stolen from a charity. Sky News reported Tuesday that an investigation by the Gambling Commission found that …

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Paddy Power Betfair hit with gbp 2.2 mill penalty by gaming commission

16 Oct 2018

In responsible gambling cases dating back to 2016 Paddy Power Betfair has been ordered by the UK Gambling Commission to pay a GBP 2.2 million penalty over failings which included allowing a punter to gamble away large sums stolen from a charity. Sky News reported Tuesday that an investigation by the Gambling Commission found that …

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UK Gambling Commission imposes another penalty

16 Oct 2018

Independent UK bookmaker Mark Jarvis in Leicester is the latest target of the UK Gambling Commission, and has been handed a GBP 94,000 penalty for failing to interact with a punter who displayed signs of problem gambling. The Commission found that over a protracted period the bookmaker did not implement and follow adequate social responsibility …

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UK Gambling Commission imposes another penalty

16 Oct 2018

Independent UK bookmaker Mark Jarvis in Leicester is the latest target of the UK Gambling Commission, and has been handed a GBP 94,000 penalty for failing to interact with a punter who displayed signs of problem gambling. The Commission found that over a protracted period the bookmaker did not implement and follow adequate social responsibility …

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UKGC slaps Rank Group with GBP500k penalty

10 Oct 2018

Rank Group is the latest to be sanctioned by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) for failings in the protection of problem gamblers. The London-listed firm has agreed a penalty package of GBP 500,000 for the transgression following an investigation by the UKGC. The investigation found that Rank Group’s land-based and online Grosvenor Casino failed to “interact with a customer who …

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UKGC slaps Rank Group with GBP500k penalty

10 Oct 2018

Rank Group is the latest to be sanctioned by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) for failings in the protection of problem gamblers. The London-listed firm has agreed a penalty package of GBP 500,000 for the transgression following an investigation by the UKGC. The investigation found that Rank Group’s land-based and online Grosvenor Casino failed to “interact with a customer who …

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B2B provider licence granted to GIG by UK Gambling Commission

4 Oct 2018

Gaming Innovation Group has been granted permission for B2B sports betting in the UK by the Gambling Commission. The B2B licence complements GiG’s existing software and B2C licence in the UK and will enable the company to offer its new sports betting services to existing white label customers as well as external brands operating in …

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Avoid the gathering advertising storm, says commission director

4 Oct 2018

A director of the UK Gambling Commission issued a clear caution whilst addressing the Responsible Marketing for Gambling Operators event this week – listen to what the public is saying and put responsible advertising standards at the very heart of your business. Criticising the standards of betting adverts, along with the volume of television advertising …

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Avoid the gathering advertising storm, says commission director

4 Oct 2018

A director of the UK Gambling Commission issued a clear caution whilst addressing the Responsible Marketing for Gambling Operators event this week – listen to what the public is saying and put responsible advertising standards at the very heart of your business. Criticising the standards of betting adverts, along with the volume of television advertising …

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New rules on disputes from UKGC

2 Oct 2018

The UK Gambling Commission kicked off the week Monday with a communication on an important issue – new regulations for third-party Alternative Dispute Resolution providers mediating in disputes between online gambling operators and players. The new regulations come into force at the end of this (October) month and follow three years of preparation in which …

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New rules on disputes from UKGC

2 Oct 2018

The UK Gambling Commission kicked off the week Monday with a communication on an important issue – new regulations for third-party Alternative Dispute Resolution providers mediating in disputes between online gambling operators and players. The new regulations come into force at the end of this (October) month and follow three years of preparation in which …

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Stride Gaming braces for UK Gambling Commission fine

26 Sep 2018

UK online gambling provider Stride Gaming has advised that it has made provision for up to GBP 4 million in anticipation of a penalty from the UK Gambling Commission. The reason for such a heavy penalty is not clear from the report, which records that the company has been presenting its case to the Commission …

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15 international gambling regulators sign pact on video games

17 Sep 2018

Fifteen international gambling regulators led by UK regulator Gambling Commission and the French regulator ARJEL have signed a collaborative agreement to address concerns over the “blurred lines between gambling and video games”. The agreement follows continued publicity on the legality or otherwise of loot boxes and betting on accessories skins in video games. It includes …

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Problem gambling in the UK stable

7 Sep 2018

The UK Gambling Commission released the results of a 2016 study on UK gambling compiled for its Health Survey Thursday, noting that the incidence of problem gambling remained stable at 1.2 percent of punters, equating to a national rate of just 0.07 percent. The rate was the same as that in 2012 and 2015 studies …

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UK Gambling Commission wants your input

6 Sep 2018

The UK Gambling Commission has launched a consultative period in which the public is invited to give input prior to possible changes to the Commission’s license conditions and codes of practice. In a press release this week the Commission’s programme director Brad Enright explained: “Our aim is to protect children, reduce gambling-related harm and keep …

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UK online gambling companies to change T&Cs following investigation

29 Aug 2018

Following a collaborative investigation by the UK Gambling Commission and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) two online gambling companies have amended their policies to ensure they do not contravene consumer protection laws. Jumpman Gaming and Progress Play made the changes in a cooperative manner after “a number of unfair practices and terms and conditions” …

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UK National Lottery operator fined by gambling commission

23 Aug 2018

UK National Lottery operator Camelot has been fined GBP 1.15 million for a number of failings, the UK gambling regulator has revealed. The issues identified by the Gambling Commission included a fault within the lottery’s mobile app and the publication of an incomplete list of Lotto prizes online. The Commission said Thursday that players using …

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Turnkey online gambling platform provider dench acquires UK licence

14 Aug 2018

Turnkey gaming platform and white label provider Dench eGaming Solutions has announced its acquisition of a UK remote supplier’s licence from the Gambling Commission. The licence will enable Dench to provide its platform and real time marketing automation services to UK operators, and comes shortly after Dench struck a number of deals in other regulated …

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Live dealer casino games and technology provider secures UK licence

13 Aug 2018

Live casino specialist Authentic Games has announced that it has secured a UK Gambling Commission service provider licence, enabling it to offer its full suite of games and products to UK operators and players for the first time The company’s product portfolio includes the flagship Authentic Roulette product, which live streams from roulette tables located …

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Tighter controls to be imposed by UK Gambling Commission

1 Aug 2018

Following industry consultations, the UK Gambling Commission is set to introduce tighter standards of operational conduct from October this year. Aimed at creating a fairer environment for punters, the changes include giving the Commission power to impose unlimited fines for promotional campaigns that appeal to children or glamorise gambling. Operators will also face am eight-week …

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UK Gambling Commission study of harmful gambling published

11 Jul 2018

On Tuesday the UK Gambling Commission announced the publication of a “ground breaking” approach to understanding the full range of harms gambling can have on society. The study was was led by Dr Heather Wardle, on behalf of the Responsible Gambling Strategy Board (RGSB) – which provides independent advice to the Gambling Commission. The report …

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India’s law commission recommends legalised and regulated gambling

5 Jul 2018

After two years of deliberations on gambling the Law Commission of India has released its conclusions, recommending that gambling and betting on sports, including cricket, be allowed as regulated activities taxable under the direct and indirect tax regimes and used as a source for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI). The commission’s report, Legal Framework: Gambling …

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UK Gambling Commission warns industry again

28 Jun 2018

The UK Gambling Commission issued a further warning Thursday that betting companies licensed in its jurisdiction will face a “relentless escalation” in financial penalties if they do not step up controls in areas such as money laundering and problem gamblers. The Commission has recently issued million pound sterling fines to non-compliant gambling companies, the latest …

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