Problem Gambling Cases Fall but Safer Gambling Week is as Important as Ever
Head of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) Michael Dugher has reiterated how important it is to carry on with the safer gambling message even after cases fell this year.
Ireland Finalises new Bill to create a new Gambling Regulator, Ban Credit Cards and Free Bets
Ireland gambling legislation dates back to the 1930s and according to the Minister of State at the Department of Justice James Browne, is in need of a major overhaul to bring gambling regulation up to date with the current digital age.
Microgaming Plant a Microforest to Celebrate 20 Year Anniversary
After landing on the Isle of Man over 20 years ago, Microgaming has teamed up with Manx Wildlife Trust to plant a microforest to the south of the island.
Australian Software developer Aristocrat Unveils £2.7b Takeover of Playtech
As the US relaxed regulation laws on gambling, companies are scrambling to get a firm foothold on the US gambling market. After many deliberations between gambling company Playtech and Aristocrat, the latter has offered a £2.7b bid to take over Playtech.
William Hill Declines Joining Irish Safer Gambling Code
William Hill one of the major bookmakers has rejected calls to join the Safer Gambling Code launched by the Irish Bookmakers Association (IBA), although many betting companies in Ireland have signed up to the code.
Microgaming Release a Whole Host of Top Titles this October
Isle of Man software giant Microgaming, team up once again with its growing portfolio of exclusive content partners to bring players the very best in games innovation throughout October.
GamCare launch Big Deal Campaign Focusing on University Students
After nearly two years of disruptions to Student life after the coronavirus restrictions, students are now returning to a university campus after freshers’ week in September.
Bet365 Becomes Official Sponsor to BOXXER
Bet365 has become the official partner to boxing promoter BOXXER, alongside Sky Sports Boxing. The new partnership will see bet365 promotional material integrated across all of BOXXER’s digital and social content.
GAMSTOP Announce a 25% Increase in Self-Exclusion Registrations in 2021
GAMSTOP, a charity providing self-exclusion tools to restrict online gambling has seen a 25% increase in registrations throughout 2021, compared to 2020 comparatives.
Pragmatic Play Donates €40,000 to Good Causes Throughout Romania, Gibraltar, and Malta
Leading iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play are donating to local community charities within Gibraltar, Romania, and Malta during Q3 2021.