Industry News
GamCare: Loot boxes are a growing concern
With the Gambling Act currently undergoing a much-needed review to bring it up to date, GamCare is examining loot boxes and skins betting to see how harmful they are to young people under the age of 1...
BGC: “Safer Gambling Week 2021 will be even better”
Safer Gambling Week 2021 is set to be held both online and in land-based casinos from the 1st to 7th November 2021 with all of the iGaming industry coming together to raise awareness for it. The Betti...
Push Gaming’s Jammin’ Jars 2 smashes company records
There have been many colossal online slot releases this year, but none as huge as Push Gaming's Jammin' Jars 2. The original Jammin' Jars is a cult classic that is still beloved across the iGaming com...
New gambling laws could see free bets banned in Ireland
The end of free bets and VIP treatment looms for Irish gamblers New gambling laws could be introduced in Ireland within the next week that could see free bets banned entirely. Nothing has been officia...
Aristocrat make 2.7 billion offer to purchase Playtech
One of iGaming's most successful developers could change hands in landmark purchase Historic Australian slot machine manufacturers Aristocrat has made a staggered £2.7 billion offer to buy famed onlin...
Betting and Gaming Council launch new safer gambling campaign
Operators tell players 'Take Time to Think' in new responsible gambling campaign Standards body the Betting and Gaming Council (the BGC) has today announced a new responsible gambling campaign that ai...
Grosvenor Casino delivers 25,000 meals to charity
One of the biggest and most popular casino brands in the United Kingdom, Grosvenor Casino, is in the news for positive reasons this week for donating 25,000 free meals to help feed vulnerable people a...
Relax Gaming partners with William Hill in UK expansion
As one of the most prominent developers within the iGaming world, Relax Gaming has definitely made a statement with huge online slots such as Money Train 2, Emerald's Infinity Reels and Hellacatraz ju...
Microgaming expands its platform with Stakelogic partnership
As one of the biggest developers within the iGaming industry, Microgaming is known for its extensive catalogue of online slots. Some of their most popular slots include Immortal Romance, Mega Moolah a...
GamCare advocates more support for student gamblers
As the leading UK provider of free advice and support for anyone affected by gambling, GamCare has identified that University students need to be better educated on potential risks they may encounter ...
Gamstop: 25% rise in registrations during 2021
During the first six months of 2021, there has been a 25% increase in GamStop registrations compared to the previous year. Ultimately, GamStop is a free service that allows users to ban themselves fro...
Chris Philp appointed as UK Gambling Minister
The UK Government has reshuffled its cabinet with Chris Philp appointed as the new gambling minister in the latest change. Appointed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Philp replaces John Whittingdale w...