When I say this has been a long time coming, it’s no understatement. It was first scheduled in 2019, but due to a mix of international events *cough*COVID*cough* and political turmoil in this country which saw an ever changing stream of Prime Ministers and cabinet members, it was pushed back again and again. It’s here…
Category: Fines and Regulation
Loot Boxes Will Not be Banned in UK
I wrote a few months ago about how campaign groups were lobbying government to ban, or at least heavily regulate, the practice of buying loot boxes for video games. It was hoped that since the white paper on gambling was imminent, loot boxes could be added into the mix. In a blow to campaigners, however,…
UKGC Targets Illegal Lotteries on Facebook
Most casino players know that there are black market sites in operation out there. Unlicensed and unregulated operators who play by their own rules and can basically do whatever they want. These websites should not be operating, and do not provide a safe environment for players to play in, leaving them open to being ripped…
New Report Claims Gambling Epidemic is a Myth
The Institute of Economic Affairs has published a report that slams the proposals for new regulation across the UK gambling industry as ‘neo-prohibition’. It claims that many of the suggested new limits being considered as a way to curb problem gambling will not only be ineffective, but are not necessary in the first place. This…
Rule Changes for Online Slots & Withdrawal Reversals Banned
After a lot of debate with players and with those working in the industry, the UKGC has settled on a new set of rules that will apply to all online slot games from October 31st. Speed of play was a major focus as was increased clarity when it comes to winnings, losses and duration of…
Park Lane Casino UK Gambling License Revoked
The exclusive members only Park Lane Casino has, rather embarrassingly for a posh club like that, had it’s license revoked by the UKGC. The casino which has a £1000 per year members fee has until the 18th of November to make an appeal, after which time the decision will be upheld. This follows a £1.8…
