Craig Williams, parliamentary private secretary to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, is under scrutiny following revelations that he placed a bet on the date of the upcoming general election. The controversy has emerged midway through the election campaign, as the Conservative Party seeks to retain leadership. Williams, who also stands as a candidate in the upcoming
Month: June 2024
Jun 13, 2024 The debate about who the greatest poker player of all time is could be endless, with a hundred different opinions from a hundred different people. But there is no doubt about one player who belongs in that conversation, and he showed on Day 4 of Event #29: $10,000 2-7 Triple Draw Championship
View image in fullscreen Bookmakers told to find all substantial bets on July poll after Sunak aide’s ‘flutter’ Craig Williams’s £100 bet prompted inquiry by the Gambling Commission and fury within Conservatives Rayner, Mordaunt and Farage set for fresh general election debate clash – politics live Sunak aide’s bet: what are the rules? Bookmakers have
Roulette Today These days, roulette is a hugely popular online casino game. It’s available at the vast majority of casino sites around the world. Join pretty much any iGaming site and you’ll find some roulette games to play. While roulette started as a single game with just one variant, there are lots of different versions
Italy’s Custom and Monopolies Agency (ADM) has announced that starting June 1, 2024, new regulations will be enforced regarding bookmakers’ bonus management and the handling of palpable errors. This move addresses two significant areas of contention that have persisted since the regulated market’s launch in 2006. New Regulations on Bonus Management The ADM has established
Planet Hollywood has welcomed the Shania Twain Come on Over residency, on stage at the Bakkt Theater. One of music’s most renowned trailblazers and the top-selling female country artist of all-time, Shania Twain headlining residency show is also being labeled: All The Hits. With Shania herself at the helm as creative director for Shania Twain
RotoWire.com, a trailblazer in providing expert sports news and advice, has introduced its latest innovation, the Picks & Props app. Recently launched on the app store, this revolutionary app offers seamless access to expert recommendations and predictions for fantasy pick’em and player props, accessible from any mobile or tablet device. Peter Schoenke’s insights: Peter Schoenke,
The Dutch gambling regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has issued penalties for operators LCS Limited and Blue High House, as they continued to offer online gambling in the country despite not holding relevant licenses. The regulator says it previously reached out to both LCS and Blue High House about the issue, but noted they continued to
Jun 12, 2024 Pennsylvania‘s Zach “CaptainLevi” Gruneberg, the reigning WSOP PA Online Player of the Year, captured his second career gold bracelet and a $16,665.16 payday this past Sunday after winning WSOP PA’s Online Bracelet Event #2 – NL Hold’em PKO. After nearly 10 hours of play with unlimited re-entry for the first four and
View image in fullscreen Investors could claim £100m payout from Ladbrokes and Coral owner Entain Legal firm says group failed to update shareholders on problems with bribery and corruption at its former Turkish operation Investors could seek more than £100m in compensation from the owner of Ladbrokes and Coral for failure to update them on
The Danish Gambling Authority, known as Spillemyndigheden, has released a refreshed version of its anti-money laundering (AML) guidance. This update, formulated after extensive consultations with external stakeholders, aims to support gambling operators, their employees, and other relevant parties. It complements the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority’s Guidance on Preventive Measures against Money Laundering and Financing of
The US sports betting industry is under fire after several major scandals involving professional athletes and gambling. Now the main stream media is calling for changes amid concerns of addiction risks and player protections. Enter the SAFE Bet Act, which could bring some big changes to the American sports betting industry, but could also save
In a strategic move aimed at further establishing its dominance in the UK betting landscape, FSB, a globally renowned sportsbook supplier, announces its partnership with OctoBet, a promising new entrant poised to disrupt the industry. This collaboration not only underscores FSB’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge platform solutions but also demonstrates OctoBet’s aspirations to carve a
Boyd Gaming has announced the appointment of veteran investment banker Michael A. Hartmeier to its Board of Directors. Hartmeier previously served as the Group Head of Lodging, Gaming, and Leisure Investment Banking for Barclays. He also worked as the Group Head for Hospitality and Gaming for both Lehman Brothers and Credit Suisse First Boston. During
June 11, 2024 Sammy Farha, a popular figure on televised poker shows during the 2000s, is back at the World Series of Poker (WSOP), and has a shot at winning his first bracelet since 2010 on Tuesday. The old-school poker player who resides in Texas is among the final 15 players in Event #27: $1,500
Playson, a distinguished supplier in the iGaming industry, has strengthened its presence in Spain by partnering with one of the country’s premier betting and iGaming brands, Luckia Gaming Group. This collaboration marks another significant milestone in Playson’s expansion strategy, enhancing the gaming experience for Luckia’s diverse player base. Expanding Content Through Strategic Integration The partnership
At the recent G2E Asia conference, industry stalwarts from Light & Wonder and Aristocrat examined a transformative trajectory for themed gaming zones across Asia’s burgeoning casino landscape. Ken Jolly, Vice President and Managing Director, Asia at Light & Wonder, discussed the issue of diversifying the customer base, underscoring the pivotal role of immersive experiences in
As Europeans voted in the EU parliamentary elections last week (June 6 to 9), the European Lotteries (EL) released a manifesto outlining eight key focus points, urging the incoming European Parliament to support these objectives. EL emphasizes that lotteries are not merely games of chance but are integral to the social fabric of Europe, contributing €22
Amid all the recent turmoil and negative headlines surrounding sports betting, we thought we would look at the various sports league gambling policies. And we begin with Major League Baseball, who has seen a rash of bad press surrounding this issue. League Commissioner Rob Manfred recently commented on the issues and had this to say
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