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Online Gambling & Betting Market Climbs Amidst Rising Popularity of Mobile Gambling As Revealed In New Report

Online Gambling & Betting Market Scope and Overview The SNS Insider report indicates that the Online Gambling & Betting Market Size was valued at USD 64.1 Bn in 2022, and is expected to reach USD 152.90 Bn by 2030 and grow at a CAGR of 11.48% over the forecast period 2023-2030. The online gambling & betting market encompasses the sale of gambling…

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Skillful Choices: The Ultimate Guide to Top SkillOnNet Casino Sites in the UK

SkillOnNet is one of the top providers and operators of online casinos in the UK. The company set its foot in the market in 2005. Since then, it has grown rapidly. The company is considered to be a white-label casino provider. It means they offer site designs and backup services for other operators. SkillOnNet has a license from the UKGC. The most…

Payment Methods ・ 20 December 2023

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Casino player rights: Stay Protected in Online Casinos

Online casino gaming is hugely entertaining, but only if you can play in a safe way. The good news is that licensed UK casino sites are not only safe but offer the highest quality service possible. Of course, some sites are better than others, which is why we test and review them all. However, in general terms, a licensed online casino is a safe…

Law ・ 14 November 2023

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Betting on cryptocurrency gambling with CoinPayments

According to Worldwide Asset Exchange (WAX), one third of the global population are gamers and 55% of these own cryptocurrency, wagering around $3m on a daily basis. This shift from more traditional payments shows that cryptocurrencies are fast emerging onto the gambling scene - but why are these gamblers opting to use crypto? "Cryptocurrency…

Crypto ・ 12 July 2023

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Gambling White Paper: proposed new UK Gambling Act laws

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has said a long-awaited Gambling White Paper, due to be unveiled in Parliament today (27 April), will help "redress the power imbalance between punters and operators" while preventing addiction. Following the explosion of online betting and a number of high-profile cases where customers suffered significant losses or…

Law ・ 27 April 2023

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New Online Gambling Laws Expected to Tighten Regulations Surrounding Online Slot Games

Young gamblers playing slot machines can be expected to face limits on the amount they can bet under new laws which the government is reportedly lining up. According to The Sun newspaper, ministers will consult on whether to cap bets on online slot games to between £2 and £15 for gamblers who are 25 and younger. The leaks, which have been obtained…

Law ・ 20 April 2023

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Regulatory Documents & UK Gambling Laws: Online Gambling Regulations UK

Statistics from the UK Gambling Commission confirm that 29% of Great Britain's population engages in games of chance, with half playing online. Gambling regulations UK and laws are written and approved throughout Great Britain for players as well as operators. These activities are participated in by 33% of men and 24% of women. The online gaming…

Law ・ 01 April 2023

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Can we get an update to the Gambling Act in 2023?

The Gambling Act of 2005 transformed the UK into one of the most tolerant nations in the world for this well-liked hobby. But given that a new UK gambling act is anticipated in 2023, all could soon alter. Due to allegations of high rates of problem gambling, the government is trying to make the public's surroundings safer by making adjustments to…

Law ・ 04 January 2023

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Gambling Commission's Study Demonstrates the UK's Rapidly Expanding Online Gambling Industry

Despite recent political instabilities and rising inflation in the United Kingdom, studies show that the online casino industry is expanding rapidly. According to a UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) survey, the online gambling market is experiencing a surge in new punters. For an infinitely long time, we have seen brick-and-mortar casinos in operation.…

Gaming Authorities ・ 26 November 2022

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UKGC Suspends Online Gambling Operator’s Licence for Failing to Participate in GAMSTOP

The UK Gambling Commission revealed that it has suspended an online gambling company from transacting with British customers after the operator failed to participate in GAMSTOP, the country's safer gambling self-exclusion scheme. As of November 3rd, 2022, LEBOM Limited, which trades from the lebom.app platform, has been suspended from operating…

Industry ・ 04 November 2022

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Slot Machines Set To Be The Focus In UK Gambling Act Review

UKGC (United Kingdom Gambling Commission) has been reviewing the decisions made under the Gambling Act 2005. In a recent review, Andrew Rhodes addressed developers of the gambling industry to suggest and highlight the importance of the gambling act review. After 2020, the gambling commission reviewed this act and did not publish it, stating…

Law ・ 26 October 2022

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SBC Summit Barcelona outlines responsible gambling as priority

The upcoming edition of SBC Summit Barcelona will reunite hundreds of player safety professionals this year who will come together to discuss the state of the industry and what measures can be done to improve gambling harm prevention. Overall, the industry has made a huge leap forward toward bolstering player protection, but there is still room for…

Gambling Addiction ・ 06 September 2022

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GambleAware Responds to UK Government Over Loot Boxes Usage

GambleAware, a reputable UK organization that helps players with gambling problems, has published a statement in which it responds to the government of the country over the use of loot boxes in video games. In the statement, GambleAware says that it hopes that the new government will consider legislative action on their use, especially when it…

Gambling Addiction ・ 25 July 2022

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Differences Between US and UK Gamblers

Both of these countries put different amounts of importance on different parts of their sports. Europe's most popular sport is football, and everyone there is crazy about it. In a similar way, people in the United States care more about American football, baseball, and basketball than any other competitive activity. This can also be seen in the…

Baccarat ・ 15 July 2022

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Why Are Gambling Regulations More Strict In The US Than in The UK?

Gambling is a major part of both the United States and the United Kingdom's culture. In terms of betting or gambling, there are many similarities between these two countries, but this does not make them indistinguishable. Their disparities are, to put it mildly, rather apparent. In this article, we'll dissect the unique characteristics of the two…

Law ・ 15 July 2022

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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…

Law ・ 01 July 2022

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The Difference Between UK and US Gambling Style The differences that set UK and US gambling styles apart

The United States, a country that has grown into one of the world powers today, used to be a former colony of the United Kingdom. However, these two countries have had an estranged relationship from the start of history. Ever since the great revolution and followed-independence of the United States, these two powerful world nations have grown far…

Baccarat ・ 30 May 2022

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Draconian gambling rules risk driving punters to the black market

As the UK Government is closer to releasing a White Paper on the long-awaited UK Gambling Act Review, the CEO of standards body Betting and Gaming Council, Michael Dugher, warns in his latest column about the risks of anti-gambling lobby and proposals to bring "draconian restrictions" that could increase illegal market levels in the United…

Incidents ・ 19 May 2022

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How the UK gambling laws changed

Gambling in the UK has a long history. Some of the laws that govern it are centuries old. The UK has a well-documented history of legalizing and restricting gambling dating back to 1541. This was when Henry VIII established a lottery office. This office had powers to grant licenses for gambling games in exchange for a fee. The fee collected was…

Law ・ 29 April 2022

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Camelot Loses License for UK National Lottery to Allwyn

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has left Camelot UK Lotteries, a household name in the UK since 1994, "incredibly disappointed" by naming rival Allwyn Entertainment as the new operator of the region's National Lottery. will lose one of the world's largest lotteries after 28 years The Canadian firm will lose one of the world's largest lotteries…

Lottery ・ 15 March 2022

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UK Gambling Act Review Nears an End, Concerns Remain

UK Gambling Minister Chris Philp is concerned with "extremely troubling practices" from some of the market's gambling operators. The MP raised the issue during the Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DMCS) minister questions session in the House of Commons. Philp commented on the progress made so far with the government's review of…

Law ・ 07 January 2022

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Euro 2020: Tory and Labour MPs took free tickets from gambling companies

SEVEN Tories and two prominent Labour MPs accepted free Euro 2020 tickets worth thousands of pounds from gambling companies, according to Parliament's latest register of interests. MPs were given free tickets to Wembley, Wimbledon, Royal Ascot and the Brit Awards. The Conservative MPs included former work and pensions secretary Esther McVey and…

Jobs ・ 15 July 2021

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UK Gambling Regulations Set to Change

The 2005 UK Gambling Act is currently undergoing a complete overhaul. The 2021 Gambling Act, as it will become known, will see much greater emphasis placed on the protection of players. Talks were underway pre-pandemic, but the arrival of COVID-19 and the sudden uptick in the number of people gambling online forced the UK Gambling Commission…

Law ・ 14 July 2021

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Online Gambling in the United Kingdom in 2021

The online gambling industry has become one of the biggest in the UK thanks to rapid growth over the past few years. In a relatively short space of time, the online gambling sector has developed enormously to what it is today. The following article will explore the history of online gambling in the UK as well as some modern-day statistics and where…

Gaming Authorities ・ 22 June 2021

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Finding the Best Online Slots to Play in the UK

2021 has been a bumper year for online casino gaming. Lockdowns in the United Kingdom have meant that much of the population has spent a much greater duration of time than usual online. In fact, Google searches for the term online casino peaked last year with more and more online gamblers spending their time gambling online. Fortunately, the UK…

Gaming Authorities ・ 15 June 2021

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The UK Gambling Act Set to be Reviewed, Online Slots Including Rainbow Riches Could face Betting Restrictions

Earlier this week, the UK government announced that it would finally make a comprehensive review of the UK Gambling industry and in particular, the 2005 Gambling Act. Gambling companies are expecting that the government may put restrictions on the amount a casino player can bet per spin on popular online slots such as Rainbow Riches. If this was to…

Law ・ 19 January 2021

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Online Slots Could Face Restrictions with New UK Gambling Act

The new UK Gambling Act is ready for a comprehensive review, announced by the British government earlier this week. The new legislation will improve upon the rules set by the 2005 Gambling Act. The gambling companies are now expecting new restrictions on betting for online slots. The restrictions could come in the form of caps on the amount of bet…

Law ・ 19 January 2021