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The origins of horse racing can be traced back to nomadic tribes in Central Asia in 4500 BC. The sport was also popular in Rome, Babylon, Greece, Egypt, and other ancient civilisations. In modern times, there are many equestrian sporting events that have become deeply rooted in many different cultures. So what is it that […]

According to the data published by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), three-quarters of Britons watched betting advertisements on TV. At the same time, 34% of the population admitted to being influenced by advertising in 2020. Based on a survey that included over 6,000 people, the UKGC concluded that free-bet opportunities were the third most commonly […]

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) published a message of support for the gambling authorities from 14 EU countries that wrote to the European Commission, calling for the re-establishment of the EU’s Expert Group on Online Gambling. This initiative is part of a broader push for more regulation for Europe’s burgeoning online gambling market, […]

Following the suspension of BetIndex’s licence in March, the UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport announced on Monday that Malcolm Sheehan QC, an expert in commercial and common law, will lead the independent review into the regulations of this collapsed gambling firm. BetIndex’s Football Index was a product that functioned like a stock […]

Northern Ireland is gearing up to introduce changes to its gambling laws for the first time in more than three decades. A recent announcement by the Minister for Communities within the Northern Ireland Executive, Deirdre Hargey, reveals that the plan involves tangible modifications.            Among the proposed changes are penalties for regulatory violations in relation to […]

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has announced that the 2021 Safer Gambling Week will be held between November 1 and 7. The event comes as a result of the collaboration between the gambling industry and regulatory bodies on building a safer gambling environment.  The November event will be brought by the British Amusement Catering […]