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Top 10 casinos in London

The UK population has always loved gambling, as can be seen by the sheer size of revenues in the gambling industry, which amounted to an incredible £13 billion in the last year before the pandemic. Of this amount, around £5 billion came from the online gambling market. This year, that figure will increase significantly due to the ever-growing…
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Gambling giant that owns Ladbrokes, Coral and Foxy Bingo hit with huge £17million fine

Entain has been told to pay £17million for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures after online customers were allowed to deposit large amounts without proper source of funds checks Entain is to pay £17million for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures Gambling giant Entain is to pay £17 million for social…
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The most popular casinos

People travel far and wide to visit some of the greatest casinos in the world. From the neon lights of Las Vegas to the hustle and bustle of London's busy streets, there are so many places your favourite casino games can be played in style. The most popular casinos see thousands of visitors each year. In this article, we will share some of the top…
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Gambling minister changes detrimental to industry and stakeholders

The constant turnover of gambling ministers since 2018 is an indication of the turmoil that has been affecting UK politics. The gambling industry has become accustomed to it, but it does cause regulatory and commercial uncertainty, says Pavlos Sideris, director at Double Up Media. The old saying that a week is a long time in politics has taken on…
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Billionaire Czech tycoon's gambling firm WILL take over National Lottery

A Czech billionaire's gambling firm will take over the UK's National Lottery, it has been confirmed, bringing an end to Camelot's 30-year hold of the licence after months of legal wrangling. The Gambling Commission announced on Tuesday that Allwyn Entertainment, which runs lotteries in Austria, the Czech Republic and Greece, will gain the latest…
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Rumour Truss will scrap gambling review may be bad news, analyst warns

A report from Guardian chief political correspondent Jessica Elgot concerning general government plans to scrap a number of legislative proposals noted "rumours" that the Gambling Act review was among the proposals that could be axed. The Gambling Act review has been in motion since late 2020, having initially been on the a Conservative Party…
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Government Shake Up Means Uncertainty for UK Gambling Reform

The ongoing effort to overhaul UK gambling laws could be delayed even further following the appointment of Liz Truss as Prime Minister. The reforms, which are two years in the making, have been delayed on multiple occasions. The latest snag came in July when a vote of no confidence in former Prime Minister Boris Johnson sent the government into…
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Government Shake Up Means Uncertainty for UK Gambling Reform
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'Reformer's shopping list': gambling laws review starts next week

A wide-ranging review of gambling laws to be launched next week will consider banning sports sponsorship and limiting online casino stakes among a "reformer's shopping list" of proposals to overhaul gambling laws, the Guardian can reveal. The long-awaited review, which could roll back vast swathes of the Gambling Act 2005, will begin as soon as…
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Flutter shares soar after gambling group reports ‘no sign’ of slowdown

Gambling group Flutter (GB:FLTR) saw its shares soar after positive results and an announcement that there was "no discernible sign of a consumer slowdown" affecting its revenues. The company - which owns brands such as Sky Bets and FanDuel - was the biggest gainer among FTSE 100 companies, as its shares surged 12%. Danni Hewson, a financial…
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Flutter shares soar after gambling group reports ‘no sign’ of slowdown
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UK gambling firms’ revenue falls, but cost of living crisis not deterring punters

The owners of gambling companies including Paddy Power, Betfair and William Hill have reported a plunge in revenues after implementing safer gambling initiatives - but said that the cost of living crisis is not slowing down punters' betting habits. London-listed Flutter, which owns Paddy Power, Sky Bet and Betfair, said that its UK revenues fell by…
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Gambling White Paper Could Be Delayed Due to Prime Minister’s Resignation

The Gambling White Paper has been a long time coming from the Department of Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) and it could be further delayed since Primer Minister Boris Johnson has now resigned. Chris Philp, the MP in charge of the Gambling Act Review was one of more than 50 MPs that resigned from the Prime Minister's cabinet this week. He stated…
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Entain Tumbles as Slowdown in Online Gambling Hits 2Q By Investing.com

Stock Markets 29 minutes ago (Jul 07, 2022 07:53AM ET) By Geoffrey Smith Investing.com -- Entain (LON:) shares fell 12% on Thursday to an 18-month low after the owner of the Ladbrokes and Coral betting chains reported a sharp slowdown in online gaming revenue in the first half of the year, suggesting that the boost it had from locked-down customers…
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Gambling Minister Chris Philp revolts against Boris Johnson and resigns

Chris Philp, a Member of Parliament who serves as Gambling Minister, has quit the position. Philp took issue with the government of Prime Minister Boris Johnson, arguing that he could no longer serve under it. Philp's resignation comes at a time when the gambling industry in the United Kingdom is in a state of flux due to the expected publication…
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UK Gambling Minister Philp resigns with white paper imminent

Philp - who cited "events over the past few weeks and months" as his reason for departing - has become the latest in a long line of ministers that have resigned citing a lack of confidence in Boris Johnson, and to call for the Prime Minister himself to resign. The exit comes with a white paper forming part of the government review of the Gambling…
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Special attention in United Kingdom’s upcoming ‘white paper’ review

In the United Kingdom and the upcoming'white paper' review of the nation's gambling laws will reportedly look to target online casino and slot games over fears that these activities are associated with higher rates of addiction. According to a Tuesday report from the Evening Standard newspaper, this revelation came from the Parliamentary…
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UK Gambling Act Reform Weeks Away, Stricter Controls Loom

The British Government's seemingly eternal effort to overhaul the Gambling Act could reach a conclusion in a matter of weeks. The move to make UK gambling laws " fit for the digital age " started in 2020 with an initial review of the industry. Now, almost two years later, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to announce a series of potentially…
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UK Gambling Act Reform Weeks Away, Stricter Controls Loom
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Win for gambling firms as softer curbs expected

Gambling sector shareholders and operators breathed a sigh of relief this morning after a report in The Times suggested that proposed curbs on online gambling would not be as draconian as feared. Although Boris Johnson had made clear his determination to stem the "catastrophic" impact of addiction on people's lives, analysts and operators alike had…
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The Top 5 Largest Casinos in the UK

Visiting casinos has long been a popular pastime in the UK, with them making a top night out. The COVID-19 led to casinos having to shut their doors along with many other businesses, leading to a boom in usage of online casinos. Playing at online casinos can be fun - check out BettingGuide.com for the best to try - but there is nothing quite like…
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Lobbying concerns hit British gambling review

Some of the largest online casino and sportsbetting operators in the United Kingdom have reportedly been quietly lobbying the government not to implement a wide range of proposed safeguards including new affordability checks. According to a Saturday report from The Guardian newspaper, executives from Flutter Entertainment, Entain and Bet365 met…
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Responsible gambling levy plea from GambleAware

In the United Kingdom and the organization behind the BeGambleAware.org responsible gambling resource has called on the government to implement a mandatory 1% levy to help fund programs tasked with combating and treating gambling-related harms. The London-headquartered GambleAware charity used an official press release to detail that its proposed…
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Consumer concentration from the Gambling Commission

In the United Kingdom and the Gambling Commission regulator has released a new set of rules that have been designed to prompt locally-licensed iGaming operators into more effectively identifying and protecting at-risk consumers. The authority used an official press release to describe the fresh directives as'stronger and more prescriptive' in…
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UK Government Review of Gambling Laws Now Not Expected Until May

Long-awaited government proposals to reform gambling laws are now unlikely to be published until May, according to a report by The Guardian. The department for digital, culture, media and sport (DCMS) launched a review of gambling laws in December 2020, amid mounting concern over addiction and children's exposure through advertising and football…
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UK Government Review of Gambling Laws Now Not Expected Until May
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Boris Johnson must not curb personal freedom to satisfy gambling prohibitionists

One of the big arguments raging during the Covid pandemic is to what extent ministers can take action to safeguard public health while also protecting people's personal freedoms, jobs and businesses. Although not on the same scale, a similar debate bubbles away on the future of gambling regulation, with the Government expected to publish a white…
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Boris Johnson must not curb personal freedom to satisfy gambling prohibitionists
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Winning Post: Anti gambling lobby makes bold move for Boris full attention

Regulus Partners observes a week of bold anti-gambling lobby plays carried out in Commons, the House of Lords and UK media - undertaken to ensure that PM Boris Johnson maintains his election pledge to drastically reform the UK gambling sector. The heat on gambling was turned up again this week as the Peers for Gambling Reform and the…
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Winning Post: Anti gambling lobby makes bold move for Boris full attention
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Prime minister, honour your manifesto pledge and review the gambling laws

As we head towards the publication of the government's white paper on gambling reform, today more than 200 parliamentarians have written to Boris Johnson to call on him to "be bold" in delivering the changes that are urgently needed to prevent gambling harm across the country. It is now widely recognised that the 2005 Gambling Act is vastly…
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Gambling Commission to be investigated

In the United Kingdom and the Parliamentary All-Party Betting and Gaming Group has announced the launch of an official inquiry into the effectiveness and competence of the country's Gambling Commission regulator. Comprised of twelve legislators from the House of Lords and House of Commons, the body used an official Sunday press release to detail…
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EuroMillions winning numbers: Have you won £71million in tonight's draw?

Friday nights are EuroMillions draw nights, and many will be hoping to get their hands on tonight's staggering £71million jackpot. The only way to get the jackpot is to match the five main numbers and the two Lucky Stars. But jackpot aside, there are plenty of other cash prizes up for grabs. Prizes start at £2.50 for players who match two main…
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England Casinos Prepare to Drop COVID-19 Restrictions

After what has been a tumultuous period for England's gambling industry, there is finally a light at the end of the tunnel in regard to COVID-19 restrictions. As per new rules announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson in early July, almost all limits in England will end on Monday, July 19 as the country enters the final stage in its roadmap out of…
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Gambling ombudsman call for the Betting and Gaming Council

In the United Kingdom and the influential Betting and Gaming Council lobby group has called on the government to establish a gambling ombudsman so as to make it easier for land-based and online players to raise concerns and file complaints. The London-headquartered organization represents approximately 90% of British gaming, sportsbetting, casino…
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Licence suspension, slots, COVID, and Malta Digital: Gaming's July review

As 2020 draws to a close, hurrah! many may gleefully declare, CasinoBeats is revisiting an unexpected 12 months full of ups, downs, and everything in between. As CasinoBeats Malta Digital swung into full gear, and the SBC Digital Summit North America staged its inaugural offering, green-lights being issued for casino reopening's surged towards the…
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