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United Kingdom Jurisdiction News
PlayStudios partners with Hippodrome to launch casino app in the U.K.
12 Aug 2015
The California-based casino game developer's popular myVEGAS app is a free-to-play casino app that offers rewards from land-based casinos.
Betway launches new TV campaign for 2015/16 football season
11 Aug 2015
The 'Bring the Game to Life' campaign airs across the U.K. and Ireland and consists of 30-second and 40-second spots.
Major UK fraud investigation leads to arrest
30 Mar 2015
A major UK fraud and money-laundering investigation has allegedly resulted in the arrest of a 666Bet director.
UK government could consider tax on poker winnings
25 Mar 2015
New study indicates poker is a game of skill and could prompt the UK government to introduce tax on poker winnings.
Gamblit Gaming granted United Kingdom Gambling Commission approval
3 Nov 2014
Gamblit Gaming has received approval from the United Kingdom Gambling Commission for its Continuation Remote Operating License.
UK Gambling Commission awards licenses to Amaya, PokerStars and Full Tilt
31 Oct 2014
The continuation license for PokerStars and Full Tilt was awarded by the UK Gambling Commission in recognition of the existing licenses held in the Isle of Man.
UK Gambling Act faces court challenge
26 Sep 2014
The UK Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Act 2014 is facing a high court challenge from Gibraltar, which has delayed its implementation.
UK bookmakers commit to voluntary ban on free money TV ads
15 Sep 2014
British bookmakers have agreed to cease pre-9pm TV ads which offer free money for sign up offers.
Gibraltar launch High Court tax appeal
20 Aug 2014
A legal challenge was launched in the courts by the Gibraltar Betting and Gaming Association against the UK's new gambling licensing regime
World Cup likely to prove a boon for online gambling companies
13 Jun 2014
World Cup should provide bounty for UK betting and gambling companies as punters wage their bets.
Perspectives Weekly: U.K. taxes rates and U.S. online rumors
21 Aug 2013
J Todd reports on an increase in taxes for online gaming companies that accept U.K. players but do not operate in the U.K. and more rumors of online poker legislation in the U.S.
UK middle class women are big online gambling spenders
28 Jan 2013
British middle class women are actively gambling online in much higher numbers.
Perspectives Weekly: 888 hits Facebook
19 Dec 2012
Online gambling news this week: 888 Holdings has announced a deal to bring real money gaming to Facebook in the United Kingdom. Also, industry news from the U.S. state of Massachusetts and the Canadian province of British Columbia.
Social and mobile gaming drives growth in UK and Germany
23 Nov 2012
The UK and Germany are now the best markets for online gambling, driven by social and mobile gaming new research shows.
Perspectives Weekly: Gambling on Facebook and N.J. lawsuits
15 Aug 2012
This week, J Todd discusses Facebook's real-money bingo app and what it could mean for affiliates. Also, New Jersey gets sued over sports betting, and Maryland abandons thoughts of online gambling.
Casino City Gang: Dolphin kicking edition
9 Aug 2012
Casino City's Vin Narayanan and Aaron Todd discuss real-money online gambling launching on Facebook in the U.K., the NFL and other sports leagues suing New Jersey over sports betting and what it takes to live in Las Vegas. The also report on their Olympic wagers and make some more best bets on the Games.
Playtech Games give away over £1.2M to jackpot winners
23 Jul 2012
Two progressive jackpots hit at Winner.com.
England: Bumper choice of odd betting odds
4 Jun 2012
Brits tend to love bonkers bets and have plenty on offer this season with both the Jubilee and the Olympics inspiring them.
U.K. bingo players get 70 percent redeposit bonus on Sparkling Bingo
29 May 2012
Sparkling Bingo is offering players a chance to win up to 70 percent redeposit bonus instead of the normal 50 percent in the last week of May.
UK: Football Association bans all staff from betting on soccer
27 Feb 2012
FA introduce stiff new rules forbidding footballers from gambling on any league match.
UK gambling revenue rise expected
5 Dec 2011
Revenue growth estimated to be 4.1 percent annually once 16 new casinos open in Britain.
Unibet signs agreement to acquire the Solfive Group and re-enter the french market
16 Nov 2011
Unibet to acquire 100 per cent of shares of French company Solfive SAS, owner of SPS Betting France SAS.
UK: Racing levy deal looking hopeful
31 Oct 2011
Deadline for parties to agree British horse racing levy deal is midnight tonight.
UK: Treasury to review changes to online gambling taxation
18 Jul 2011
British Treasury will now review proposals for change to taxation rules on offshore online gambling companies.
UK: Govt plans offshore gambling crackdown
15 Jul 2011
Bold proposal by British government to clamp down on offshore gambling companies targeting British gamblers and tax them.
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