09/29/20 ESIC bans 34 CS:GO coaches for historical cheating The Commission has completed an initial investigation into past exploitation of a bug in Counter Strike: Global Offensive.
09/29/20 British regulator produces Facebook ad guidance The Gambling Commission has published guidance advising consumers on how to limit gambling ads.
09/29/20 Caesars confirms £2.9bn takeover bid for William Hill The newly merged US gaming giant has confirmed it will make a bid worth £2.9bn for the UK-based bookmaker.
09/28/20 Brandenburg updates gambling laws The German state has updated its regulations to reflect the new interstate treaty due to legalise igaming next year.
09/28/20 UK regulator criticised at opening of inquest An inquest into the death of a young British man will investigate whether the state failed to treat his gambling issues.
09/28/20 EU operators slash advertising on pirate sites The EC has applauded the results of gaming operators’ action to try to reduce unintentional ad placements on pirate sites.
09/28/20 BGC to limit slot features and speeds The UK industry body has launched a new code of conduct limiting spin speeds and banning features like turbo play.
09/25/20 Ladbrokes creates new five-a-side bet The UK bookmaker has launched a “first-of-its-kind” accumulator bet allowing players to build their own five-a-side teams.
09/25/20 BGC says new UK job support scheme not enough The Betting and Gaming Council has welcomed the new scheme announced by the British chancellor but says the industry needs more support.
09/25/20 Test case to probe legality of bets made abroad Lawyers say the case could “open the floodgates to thousands of claims” as a British man claims Ladbrokes allowed him to bet illegally from abroad.
09/25/20 Ukraine creates national gambling regulator Legislators have formally created the regulatory body that will oversee the sector following the legalisation of gambling.