Author: Philippe

NetEnt, the major casino software provider behind classic fruit machine-inspired slots like Starburst and Sweet Honey Fruity, has announced the launch of a revolutionary new jackpot system: Starburst Power Pots. The basic principle is that players collect tokens that go towards a community pot. As the tokens pile up, the progress bar fills up until […]

A new generation of slot games is making waves at online casinos, and it’s safe to say that it’s going to change everything. I’m talking about a whole new type of online slot machines: video game slots, inspired by classic arcades, combat RPGs and first-person shooters. Some of these games are already available to play […]

PlayFrank Casino relaunched on the Aspire Global Ltd. gaming platform in January 2020. PlayFrank’s previous operating platform was EveryMatrix Software Ltd. EveryMatrix’s UK license was temporarily suspended by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) in September of 2019. “This [suspension] followed compliance activity which included examining its customer interaction framework“ (UKGC) So it’s obvious that the […]

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has banned credit cards as a payment method for all gambling. The ban will come into effect in April 2020. The UKGC ban on credit cards is is the latest development in regulations to foster responsible gambling in the United Kingdom. Given the initiatives that the commission has implemented in […]

The UKGC and Spelinspektionen have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen) and the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) have agreed to enhance their cooperation. An announcement communicated: British and Swedish regulators sign a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding). British and Swedish regulators sign a MoU The agreement came into force on the 11th […]

Arizona-based DWG Group has announced that they have received a license in the UK by the Gambling Commission. When the UK Gambling Commission is not working on safer gambling initiatives or enhancing player protection through licensing updates, they are busy granting licenses. DWG Group licensed in the UK is the latest example of this. Design […]

Leading operators in the UK market have committed to five core commitments. Safer Gambling Commitments: an initiative designed to tackle the problem of harm inflicted on consumers and underage people has the support of some leading operators in the UK market. The UKGC continues its drive towards raising the bar when it comes to gambling […]

It would seem that the UK Gambling Commission do not hesitate to speak up when the event calls for it either as we’ll see next as the UKGC attacks Malta operators. Indeed, the UK Gambling Commission has had a colourful history and evolution since its creation in 2005. In particular, they have established themselves as […]

The Gambling Act created the UK Gambling Commission in 2005. The UK Gambling Commission is often in our blog. Sometimes it’s because of a consultation such as the recent one concerning credit cards use or because of an update to existing rules to enhance player protection such as the recent licensing updates. But how many players know anything […]

I’m sure you’ve all seen Ocean’s Eleven, but if you haven’t, George Clooney and Brad Pitt lead a team to steal from some of the biggest casinos in Las Vegas. It’s sophisticated, it’s smart and it works. They leave the premises armed with bags full of cash – but it’s only a film. However, it’s […]