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Malta is a well-known top poker destination in Europe and the variety of poker tournaments that take place across the country attract players from all European countries. One of the most exciting poker events scheduled to start in the autumn is a product of the collaborative efforts of Redbet LIVE and Casino Malta. The Redbet LIVE Hunter takes place every month, but October is said to be the month when players will be enabled to enjoy a poker festival organised by Redbet LIVE and held in Casino Malta. Marcin Jablonski,…

This week is dedicated to responsible gambling and it seems Cambridge and Wales-based betting shops are among the most active conveyors of the responsible gambling message. It was announced that posters emphasizing the importance of responsible gambling will be put up on betting shops across Cambridge and Wales. They will pass on clear messages related to setting betting limits and sticking to them, taking regular breaks from placing bets and last but not least, seeking a professional advice if a problem gambling issues encounter. New alerts intended to remind the…

According to a newly-published report, about half a billion pounds have been spent on TV adds by betting firms on the territory of the UK since 2012. The data, compiled by media analysts Nielsen especially for the Guardian, showed a massive increase in the investments made by betting firms in advertising in order to attract new customers. The 2015 expenditures of the casino and betting operators who offer casino and poker games, bingo and sports betting options on TV adverts in 2015 were estimated to £118.5 million. In comparison, the…

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) revealed that a warning has been issued to the Panbet Limited-operated betting website Marathonbet. The warning regarded a promotion that was found misleading to players as it did not make a clear statement that part of the winnings generated by customers would be paid out in free bets. According to the promotional text, this was a new customer offer for Marathonbet. There was smaller text underneath, according to which the minimum bet allowed amounted to £5, and the maximum stake was estimated to £10.…

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has officially announced the implementation of a new licensing conditions for casino and gambling operators within the country. The watchdog is supported by the British government and is focused on keeping the UK gambling business clean and making gambling fair and open. The UKGC is also responsible for protecting both children and vulnerable people and keeping crime out of gambling within the country. After a consultation with some stakeholders has been held, the regulatory body revealed that there will be a requirement for the licensed…

The changes made to the EuroMillions game, which is currently the largest lottery draw on the territory of Europe, have provoked negative reactions in a great number of UK lottery players. The changes in question are related to a 50p increase in the pricing of EuroMillion draw that to £2.50 from September 2016. But that is not all. As reported, the EuroMillions game is expected to feature an additional lucky star that is to reduce the jackpot winning chances from the current 1 in 117 million to 1 in 140…

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has made its initial “joint consultation” with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) public. The consultation was related to the changes that have been proposed in the operator fees regarding the gambling licenses granted on the territory of the UK. The UKGC expects the changes to be put into action in April 2017. The Commission has made various proposals related to the operator fees in the country. It has expressed its belief that all major changes to both their expenses and income after…

As CasinoGuardian reported, both the UK and the state of New Jersey are considering an eventual agreement over sharing liquidity. This is considered a great step for both parties, and especially for the US online poker market, but at this stage the contract is not even close to signing. According to several media reports, the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) of New Jersey has written to the current casino and gambling operators who have online gaming platforms licensed in the state to ask them for their opinions and advice on…

Several online poker websites that are licensed in the state of New Jersey had reached a tentative agreement with the UK and could soon be sharing liquidity with their counterparts that are licensed in the UK, according to an online report published by Global Gaming Business. The Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) of New Jersey reached an agreement regarding an overseas jurisdictional collaboration with the UK Gambling Commission. The Director of DGE David Rebuck revealed there were still some regulatory issues, including matters related to tax rates, as well as…

The self-regulatory organisation that monitors the UK advertising industry – Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) – imposed a ban on Bonne Terre Ltd t/a Sky Vegas. The ruling was made by the authority after a single complaint was filed against one of the ads circulating on Sky Vegas TV. The TV commercial was scrutinised by the watchdog and the case ended up with a ban imposed on the company for showing the advert in its current format. According to the ruling of Advertising Standards Authority, the offensive TV ad breached BCAP…