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NHS Finds a 28% Rise in Number of UK People Admitted for Gambling Disorders
- December 30, 2019 By Oliver Young -
The NHS (National Health Service) continuously investigates the link between gambling and gambling-related diseases that affect or may affect more than 50% of the people in the UK. If you remember, at the beginning of the month, the NHS published a study that actually confirmed that 50% of UK population gambles, and now, it has […] Continue Reading
How the Number of Decks Affects House Edge in Blackjack
- December 12, 2019 By Riley Wilson -
When choosing a casino game to play, one of the main things you should pay attention to is its house edge. It is opposite of the theoretical return to player. It stands for a mathematical representation of how much the casino keeps of the money wagered on any casino game. When it comes to Blackjack, […] Continue Reading
Microgaming’s Mega Moolah Delivers More than €3 Million to a Lucky UK Player Ahead of Christmas!
- December 11, 2019 By Oliver Young -
The industry’s most rewarding progressive jackpot network, Microgaming’s, has once again delivered a staggering payout to a lucky player. Microgaming’s Mega Moolah has paid out more than €3 million to a player who played the game at Genesis Casino. Mega Moolah Delivers a Whopping Reward Once Again In a little over two weeks, two slots […] Continue Reading
More than 50% UK Adults Gamble, a New NHS Survey Shows
- December 4, 2019 By Oliver Young -
The situation with gambling in the UK keeps on getting more and more heated. Authorities in the UK do their best to prevent gambling harms, surveys are being undertaken to measure the extent of gamblers and the percentages of problem gamblers, and still, the numbers are always different. A new Health Survey of England survey […] Continue Reading
The 2005 Gambling Act Will Be Reviewed, Regardless of the UK Election Outcome
- November 27, 2019 By Oliver Young -
Operators with a gambling license issued by the UK Gambling Commission are about to face restrictions, considering all parties want to review the 2005 Gambling Act. Regardless of the outcome of the General Election, scheduled for the 12th of December, there will be changes in gambling legislation, since in their manifestos, all three major parties […] Continue Reading
The Betting and Gaming Council Introduces AI to Identify Player Behaviour on FOBTs
- November 20, 2019 By Oliver Young -
The newly formed Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), which is the single gambling industry association that represents online gambling businesses, has announced the introduction of a special algorithm that will observe and identify player behaviour on FOBTs. BGC to Introduce AI in Fixed-Odds Betting Terminals If you remember, the industry implemented a stake cut on […] Continue Reading
Spanish Gambling Market Continues to Grow in 2018
- November 5, 2019 By Riley Wilson -
Spain’s Consejo Empresarial del Juego (CEJUEGO) has published its 2019 Yearbook, which gives an excellent insight into the current situation in the Spanish gambling market, although its covers figures for 2018. According to available information, the country’s gambling sector still continues to grow, although the figures are far from the performance in the years before […] Continue Reading
UK’s Children Commissioner Longfield Urges Loot Boxes in Games like FIFA to be Classified as Gambling
- October 23, 2019 By Oliver Young -
The talk among gambling authorities about the blurred lines between video games gaming and online gambling that was initiated a year ago has not been forgotten. The UK children commissioner Anne Longfield has called for action, urging parents to curb children from excessive in-game purchases and the government to change the current law and classify […] Continue Reading
Slots with Win Multipliers: Why We Love Them?
- September 10, 2019 By Riley Wilson -
Slot machines are by far the most popular casino games. Their popularity comes from the fact that these games can pay some massive prizes thanks to potentially rewarding bonus features. Win multipliers are one of these features that can help you win big while spinning the reels of a slot machine. Stay with us to […] Continue Reading
Playtech Records B2B Revenue Decline in H1 2019
- August 27, 2019 By Riley Wilson -
According to reports, in H1 2019 Playtech has experienced a decline in B2B revenue. The London-listed gaming supplier and operator of worldwide fame reported a 9% drop in B2B gambling revenues in H1 2019 and the reason seems to lie in continued struggles in Asian operations. On the other hand, the company’s 2018 acquisition of […] Continue Reading