On 1st November legislation came into force in the UK that meant all sites with UK players have to be licenced by the Gambling Commission. Previously it was considered acceptable to have UK players if the licence was held in one of the ‘White List’ territories like Gibraltar or Malta for example. These changes mean […]
Tag: Gambling Act
Double The Slots For Bingo Industry
So, the long awaited announcement is in. Bingo clubs in the UK have been given a small helping hand from the government in the form of an easing of restrictions on the amount of high stakes gaming machines allowed. The Gambling Act 2005 restricted the amount of these machines (classified as B3) allowed in clubs […]
Gambling Commission White List Rejections And Acceptances
Back in August I highlighted the legislation brought in by the 2005 Gambling Act in regards to online bingo advertising. Since then there’s been a lot of activity around the white listing of approved Bingo sites. Some operators have been applying for licensing in areas that are in the Gambling Commissions white list. Others have […]
Rank Shares Drop
Rank’s shares have taken a bit of a tumble to hit their lowest point in almost 20 years. Bloomberg reports that the company behind the Mecca Bingo chain’s shares have slipped 21%. The impact of the smoking ban and the change in gaming machines brought in with the 2005 Gambling Act have contributed to a […]
Russell Grant Joins Jordan At Foxy Bingo
Foxy Bingo continue their rise to the top league of the online bingo world with their latest celebrity team up. As well as continuing their use of Katie Price (Jordan) as a face for their site, they’re now teaming up with popular British astrologer Russell Grant. They will be offering a new Keno like game […]
Gamble Aware – Education On Problem Gambling
You can help but have noticed the concerns surrounding the new 2005 Gambling Act and the relaxation in advertising rules. Some groups fear it could breed a new wave of problem gamblers, lulled by TV and press adverts in problem gambling. In response to the new atmosphere, a new site – Gamble Aware – has […]
Online Bingo Site White List And Advertsing Ban Information For UK Bingo Sites
We’ve covered the confusion surrounding the up and coming implementation of the Gambling Act 2005 and the related online bingo advertising ban before. Things are becoming clearer for sites like Playing Bingo and our relationship to the ban. Given the ban starts on September the 1st, I know there’s still a lot of people out […]
