Gambling News
William Hill to Pay a £6.2 Million Fine
- February 21, 2018 By Oliver Young -
Gambling giant William Hill Group (WHG) has been hit with a massive penalty package of £6.2 million for money laundering and social responsibilities failures. According to the investigation conducted by the UK Gambling Commission, the operator breached several regulations related to anti-money laundering and social responsibility in the period between November 2014 and August 2016. […] Continue Reading
CAP to Introduce New Online Gambling Advertising Regulations
- February 19, 2018 By Oliver Young -
UK online casino and sportsbetting operators will soon have to update their marketing strategies as the Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP) is expected to introduce new regulations regarding advertising. Certain common phrases are to be completely banned, while other segments will be heavily limited by the fresh laws, which should come into force 2 April. […] Continue Reading
Fu Chi Slot Is The Best Way To Celebrate Chinese New Year
- February 17, 2018 By Riley Wilson -
The Chinese are celebrating the beginning of the new lunar year, and RealTime Gaming has joined the holiday spirit with one of the latest additions to the company’s portfolio of video slots. Titled Fu Chi, this Asian-themed slot features a five-reel three-row layout with 50 paylines and offers lots of excitement and chances to win, […] Continue Reading
Online Gambling Wagers Will Amount to $1 Trillion in 2022
- February 14, 2018 By Oliver Young -
There is no doubt that the online gambling industry is growing. The increasing number of online casinos and players is a clear testament to that. Many people who previously visited land-based casinos, nowadays prefer playing their favourite casino games online. Moreover, online gambling managed to attract many individuals who previously weren’t into casino gaming at […] Continue Reading
Playtech Ready To Enter Portuguese Market
- February 14, 2018 By Riley Wilson -
Isle of Man-based supplier of online casino games and sports betting software Playtech has announced the latest deal which will see the company expand its presence on the regulated market of Portugal. Under the provisions of the latest partnership, Playtech will supply the largest Portuguese online gaming and betting operators Sociedade de Apostas Sociais (SAS) […] Continue Reading
GVC Holdings Could Acquire Ladbrokes Coral by July
- February 12, 2018 By Oliver Young -
Companies often respond to legislative changes that incur new costs by merging and joining forces. Merging with another company in the same industry allows management to cut overhead costs which can be vital, especially in times when there’s a rise in legal or other costs, or when profits suffer. 2015 was marked by two large […] Continue Reading
Pragmatic Play’s Chilli Heat Video Slot Goes Live
- February 8, 2018 By Riley Wilson -
Pragmatic Play is taking you south of the border in its latest addition to the company’s extensive portfolio of video slot games. Titled Chilli Heat, the fresh action-packed release promises lots of fun, and most importantly, it has the potential to award huge cash prizes. Brace yourself because this spicy adventure features free spins, stacked […] Continue Reading
German Authorities Considering Loot Box Ban
- February 7, 2018 By Oliver Young -
Loot boxes have been one of the key debate points in the last several months. A loot box is an in-game virtual item which can be used during gameplay, but it may also be exchanged or even sold. Due to its monetary value, certain websites have started organising loot box gambling, where players wager loot […] Continue Reading
Microgaming’s Lucky Little Gods Slot Goes Live
- February 6, 2018 By Riley Wilson -
The Isle of Man-based online gaming giant Microgaming has kicked-off February by adding another exciting video slot to its portfolio of high-quality games. Drawing its inspiration from the Chinese mythology and folklore, the new release is titled Lucky Little Gods and arrives just in time for the Spring Festival, or as it’s also known – […] Continue Reading
China Considering Gambling Legalisation in Hainan Province
- February 5, 2018 By Oliver Young -
China is one of the countries that have a very strict approach towards gambling. Namely, gambling in most, well, in pretty much, most its forms is illegal in China and the authorities have taken action on many occasions in attempts to tackle illegal gambling. In 2015, an illegal online gambling chain was broken and the […] Continue Reading