Author: Daniel Williams

Over the past few years, problem gambling and gambling-related harm has become one of the hottest topics in the British gambling industry, along with customer protection measures. Lately, local authorities and charity organisations focused on customer protection have raised a red flag that the number of compulsive gamblers and players who have been put at risk of becoming problem gamblers has been constantly rising. That is exactly the reason why competent authorities have taken measures to deal with spreading gambling-related harm that could lead to some serious consequences for local…

New York is going to welcome thousands of new gambling enthusiasts ready to participate in gambling activities thanks to the new fly-in casino which is soon to open its doors to the players in the region. The new venue is going to be located near Monticello and according to the information issued by the casino operator, it is going to feature the special offering of air charters which will transport players to the gaming facility in an attempt to make their experience premium and more convenient. As it is known,…

One lucky player won £24,501,283 from the special Lotto draw on Wednesday, despite failing to get all six winning numbers. The winner actually matched five numbers and the bonus ball. There was no ticket to match all six winning numbers in the Wednesday draw, and due to the fact that the jackpot had to be won, it rolled down to five numbers and the additional ball. The lucky winner of the £24.5 million is yet to claim the jackpot. Here it is also interesting to note that when they step…

The state of Pennsylvania is expected to see the start of the official auctions for the ten new satellite casino licenses which are planned to be built in the area. As it was confirmed by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, the wagers for the new licenses are going to commence in January 2018 and the process is scheduled to continue for the next six months. All communities across the state have a chance to claim their will to prohibit the said move within their borders by 31st December. Ten such…

The end of the year is just around the corner now, so global gambling markets are to prepare for the challenges that are to be brought by 2018, and the UK gambling industry is not an exclusion. At the end of November, the UK Gambling Commission brought light on the performance of the sector, revealing the latest gambling industry statistics. The latest statistics revealed by the UK gambling regulatory body, which also include information about the local online gambling services, cover the period between April 2016 and March 2017. With…

Last month, the Australian Government released some figures in order to illustrate the current gambling habits of Australian players in the best possible way. The study aimed at presenting a comprehensive picture of the situation, has been conducted by the Australian Gambling Research Centre (AGRC). Currently, the latter operates as part of the Australian Institute of Family Studies. According to the figures announced by the Australian Government, about 6.8 million Australians, who represent approximately 39% of the adult population in the country, gamble on a regular basis. The report, released…

The end of November saw the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) publish the latest industry statistics and information on each sector of the local gambling market. Apart from that, the gambling regulatory authority of the UK also unveiled its strategy for the period 2018/2021. As Casino Guardian reported earlier in December, the watchdog revealed that it is to remain committed to making gambling safe, fair and transparent to all parties on the market. At the time when it issued its three-year strategy, the UK gambling regulatory body reiterated its goal for…

Casino MK in the town of Milton Keynes in southern England is to use over £1 million of its profits to fund support for locals struggling with gambling addiction, as was reported by the Milton Keynes Citizen. Five years ago, the Aspers brand which operates Casino MK was issued a license by the town’s Council, allowing it to legally offer its products and services to Milton Keynes citizens. One of the conditions outlined in the license imposed a levy on the gambling operator’s profits, otherwise known as the “Vulnerable Gamblers…

Jennifer Browne, a former resident of Galway, Ireland, admitted to the theft of €20,000 which she misappropriated from her employer over a period of six months. Browne, who currently lives in the town of Sligo, Northern Ireland, was taken to the Galway Circuit Criminal Court in May where she pleaded guilty for the theft and explained she used the money to fund her gambling habit. In Browne’s words, she developed a gambling addiction as a result of an abusive relationship. In a sentence hearing held this week, Detective Paul Keane…

The authorities of the Australian state of Victoria introduced legislative changes allowing for the increase of the cash payouts gamblers can collect from slot machines, or “pokies”, as they are commonly known in the Land Down Under. The changes in the state’s gambling legislation came into effect today and make it possible for Victoria gamblers to pocket twice as much in instant cash winnings. The previous cap on pokie cash payouts stood at A$1,000 but has now jumped to A$2,000. Payouts that exceed the sum of A$2,000 are to be…