Category: Gambling News

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 […]

The UK Gambling Commission has instructed operators to remove games that offer the Feature Buy option. The UKGC continues to be busy, and they’ve made LadyLucks’ blog yet again. Two weeks back, LadyLucks reported that the UK Gambling Commission was weighing new regulations concerning credit cark risk. Today, it has been disclosed that the UKGC bans Feature Buy […]

Gambling addiction in the UK is a serious problem that affects a small but significant percentage of the total number of gambling players. The reality is that the issue warranted the recent opening of the UK’s first gambling addiction treatment centre outside of London. A gambling helpline is one of the resources available to players with […]

The UKGC has concluded that credit cards pose a risk of harm to online gamblers. The UK Gambling Commission has developed a reputation for being a strict regulator of online gambling. Failure to follow the rules has resulted in severe penalties including fines such as the one against GVC Holdings for £5.9 million. The UKGC also […]

The UK is opening the first gambling addiction treatment centre outside London. Hardly a week goes by without some news out from the UKGC. A few days ago, LadyLucks told us about the licensing updates to enhance player protection by the UK Gambling Commission. But why the focus on player protection? Well, players can appreciate […]

The UK Gambling Commission is looking to enhance player protection with updates to license requirements. As the online gambling market has evolved, so too has the UK Gambling Commission which continues to earn a reputation for being tough on licensees who breach their terms. In fact, only a few days ago we wrote about the […]

The Mega Moolah Jackpot is one of the top progressive slots when measured by popularity. It was developed by Microgaming in 2006 and remained one of the most well-known high volatility progressive jackpots of all time. In fact, it holds the record for the biggest progressive jackpot slot ever. Life-changing event On September, 5th, 2019, […]

The UKGC has suspended the license of Malta-based EveryMatrix Software Ltd on concerns relating to customer interaction and compliance. The UK Gambling Commission has earned a reputation for taking a no-nonsense approach to regulation. Back in July, we wrote a blog about the UK Gambling Commission which logged a record 8,266 complaints against British gambling […]

A record 8,266 complaints against UK gambling operators were logged in 2018 alone, representing a 5,000% jump in just 5 years. Judging by numbers released by the United Kingdom Gambling Commission, players have either become more discontent with their UK gambling operator or simply more vocal. This has translated to a huge 5,000% jump in […]