‘Ladbrokes could face an investigation from the gambling regulator over an incident in which confidential information about betting addicts, including photos, names and addresses, was found in a bin bag on the street.’
The Guardian, 27th June 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The competition regulator is to take action against some online gambling companies which it suspects of breaking consumer law.’
BBC News, 23rd June 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Online gambling companies will have to change their “unfair” sign-up deals or face a legal challenge after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced that it was launching enforcement action against operators that it believes to be breaking consumer law.’
Daily Telegraph, 23rd June 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘A legal challenge brought against changes to the way remote gambling operations are taxed in the UK has faltered before the EU’s highest court.’
OUT-LAW.com, 13th June 2017
Source: www.out-law.com
‘The Gambling Commission in Britain can prevent pubs from providing gambling services to consumers even if those pubs satisfy the criteria necessary for obtaining an operating licence, the Court of Appeal in London has confirmed.’
OUT-LAW.com, 26th May 2017
Source: www.out-law.com
‘A man who was given nearly £1.6m by his father after he won £101m in the Euromillions has had his claim for more cash thrown out by a judge.’
The Guardian, 19th May 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘A “cruel and ruthless” killer may spend the rest of his life behind bars after murdering his friend, cutting up his body, stuffing it in a suitcase, and then adopting the richer man’s identity to fund a life as a high-rolling gambler.’
The Independent, 2nd May 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The Gambling Commission, which regulates all betting and gaming in the UK, has delivered a damning verdict on the gambling industry’s procedures for resolving complaints and disputes and warned that operators must act now to halt a sharp decline in the number of customers who believe gambling “is fair and can be trusted”.’
The Guardian, 30th March 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘The bookmakers’ trade body has reacted angrily to a report by MPs on fixed-odd betting terminals (FOBTs).’
BBC News, 31st January 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Gambling firms that fail to tackle problem gambling and money laundering face heftier fines and a higher risk of losing their operating licence under a tougher regime to be unveiled by the industry’s regulator.’
The Guardian, 15th January 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Nearly half a million children a week gamble and 9,000 are problem gamblers, according to a study by the industry regulator.’
The Guardian, 30th November 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘A gambler does not need to behave dishonestly to be considered to be cheating under British gambling laws, the Court of Appeal in London has said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 7th November 2016
Source: www.out-law.com
‘A top poker player has lost his £7.7 million battle against a London casino at the Court of Appeal as a judge said his “edge-sorting” skills amounted to cheating despite the fact he was not dishonest.’
Daily Telegraph, 3rd November 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘An investigation into online gambling operators’ compliance with UK consumer protection rules has been opened by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).’
Out-Law.com, 25th October 2016
Source: www.out-law.com
‘Ministers have launched a review of the gambling industry, including fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs) that have been accused of being highly addictive.’
The Guardian, 24th October 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Online betting companies could face fines and be forced to changed their practices after it was announced they are to be investigated by the competition watchdog over whether they are treating customers fairly.’
The Guardian, 21st October 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘An advert for bookmaker Ladbrokes featuring Marvel superhero Iron Man has been banned over fears it would appeal to children.’
BBC News, 24th August 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The British gambling regulator has warned online platforms that facilitate bets on e-sports or which allow gamers to gamble virtual items they have obtained when gaming that they might require a gambling licence to continue with their operations.’
OUT-LAW.com, 22nd August 2016
Source: www.out-law.com
‘Betting shops, bingo halls and casinos will face new restrictions on installing gaming machines on their premises under new licensing conditions finalised by the British Gambling Commission.’
OUT-LAW.com, 2nd August 2016
Source: www.out-law.com
‘A seaside amusement arcade has been ordered to pay back more than £300 to an eight-year-old girl because they refused to give her a prize.’
Daily Telegraph, 26th July 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
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