Author: Andy Newton
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It’s been reported that Japanese police have arrested a man on suspicion of online gambling – in a case they are saying is thought to be the biggest individual betting-related investigation the country have ever seen. With the accused said to have wagered up to 28 billion yen and also working as an affiliate marketer. […]
It’s been reported this week the Gambling Commission have launched a new Consumer Voice framework model – which will improve how the regulatory body to learn more about how people across Great Britain gamble. With four research suppliers – Yonder Consulting, The Behavioural Insights Team, Humankind Research and Savanta – signing two-year deals to cover […]
Leading British bookmaker bet365 is ramping up their coverage in Brazil by teaming up with one of the biggest sports arenas in the country – the Allianz Parque. bet365 Sign Stadium Deal With Home Of Brazilian Serie A side Palmeiras Anyone attending the Allianz Parque stadium, which is home to Serie A football side Palmeiras, […]
The Greyhound Board Of Great Britain have issued a claim for a judicial review over the Welsh Ministers decision to ban greyhound race back in February 2025. A Petition Of Over 35,000 Signatures Helped Get Greyhound Racing Banned In Wales Back in February 2025, it was decided by Welsh Ministers that greyhound racing was to […]
Hillary Clinton has shown her backing for a bill which is in favour of allowing bigger society lotteries to run in Northern Ireland – saying these could bring “vital new funding” into civil society. This private member’s bill has been issued by Alliance’s Sian Mulholland in Northern Ireland and is proposing to give the green […]
Recent analysis by the Guardian has revealed huge slot machine companies are targeting the UK areas deemed to be the poorest – which has led to Politicians asking for councils to be given more power to stop new sites opening. UK Slot Machine Shops Have Risen 7% Since 2022, With Many Open 24 Hours The […]
During an exclusive interview with GamblingIndustryNews, the Manchester United legend previews his former club’s Europa League final against Tottenham and tells United to sign Paul Pogba, Kevin De Bruyne and Darwin Nunez this summer. Yorke also looks ahead to the Championship play-off final where former club Sunderland lock horns with Sheffield United for a place […]
A recent UK gambling study has indicated there’s been a betting boom amongst the over 65’s in the UK – with more and more pensioners turning to online wagering and casino games to pass the time. Gambling Charities Call For Increased Monitoring For Over 65’s Betting Habits It’s come to light in a recent study […]
It’s been announced this week the Bank Of Ireland now have the ability to block debit cards for anyone looking to stop wagering with gambling sites – in a bid to help problem betting. Bank Of Ireland To Help Their Gambling Customers With Voluntary Debit Card Blocks Anyone using the Bank Of Ireland to bet […]
Horse racing and fashion go hand-in-hand – with iconic annual meetings like Royal Ascot and Glorious Goodwood famed for racegoers making more of an effort to dress up – which is why top UK high street brand Debenhams and their latest venture with the UK Jockey Club racecourses looks a match made in heaven. Jockey […]
Fresh from winning the 151st Kentucky Derby at a mud-splattered Churchill Downs, the news came out that the winner Sovereignty WON’T take his chance in the Preakness Stakes – meaning US horse racing fans will not witness a Triple Crown winner in 2025. However, the better news that filtered out of the Maryland track was […]
With final Q4 2024 figures now in, it’s been reported the Portugal online gambling market continues to rise – with the sector hitting a record high for the end of the year. Portugal Online Gambling Sector Peaks With Record €323m Q4 Figures Trends across most of Europe have continued to rise in recent years within […]