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Labour considers up to £3bn tax raid on gambling firms

Labour considers up to £3bn tax raid on gambling firms

Ministers are considering a tax raid of up to £3bn on the gambling sector as Rachel Reeves casts around for funds to shore up the public finances. Treasury officials are understood to be weighing up proposals, put forward by two influential thinktanks and backed by one of the party’s top five individual donors, to double...

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Why Online Casinos are Sponsoring Rugby Teams

Why Online Casinos are Sponsoring Rugby Teams

Yesterday at 16:52 Rugby has become one of the most popular and competitive sports worldwide. Its fast pace, teamwork, and physical intensity make it a thrilling game for players and fans. From local clubs to international competitions, rugby teams have built loyal fan bases that follow them closely. These teams are admired for their talent...

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The role of virtual reality in online casinos

The role of virtual reality in online casinos

As more players look for innovative online gaming experiences, platforms that combine VR with Bitcoin will likely see a surge in popularity. Photo: Shutterstock In recent years, the online gambling industry has evolved rapidly, with new technologies reshaping the way players engage with casinos. One such innovation is the integration of virtual reality (VR) into...

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Why online casinos should scrap wagering requirements for bonuses

Why online casinos should scrap wagering requirements for bonuses

Martyn Hannah, co-founder of online casino comparison site Comparasino, says wagering requirements can encourage players to gamble beyond their means and online casinos should not impose them. Wagering requirements are a common condition of bonus offers in gambling. They indicate how many times consumers have to bet their bonus funds before they can withdraw any winnings...

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Daughter, 36, ‘frittered away’ £150,000 of her parent’s money including on online gambling after brutally murdering them – as she faces life sentence

Daughter, 36, ‘frittered away’ £150,000 of her parent’s money including on online gambling after brutally murdering them – as she faces life sentence

A woman who murdered her parents then lived alongside their bodies for four years as she stole almost £150,000 of money in their names is facing a life sentence. Virginia McCullough, 36, poisoned her father John McCullough, 70, with sleeping pills before beating her 71-year-old mother Lois McCullough and stabbing her to death at their house...

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Dutch trade bodies call for tougher black market monitoring efforts

Dutch trade bodies call for tougher black market monitoring efforts

The Netherlands Online Gambling Association (NOGA) and Licensed Dutch Online Gambling Providers (VNLOK) have called for greater monitoring of the black market after new data from the country’s regulator suggested lower-than-expected channelisation rates. Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) yesterday (10 October) stated the current Dutch online gambling channelisation is at 95%. However, data on Dutch player spend and...

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Autonomous Casinos: Transforming Management in the UK Gambling Industry

Autonomous Casinos: Transforming Management in the UK Gambling Industry

There are a slew of emerging technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT), that are helping to transform the way that both physical and online casinos operate. Casinos are challenging to manage, but with the right use of automation and processes, they can operate more effectively and efficiently. This improves the player experience and satisfaction,...

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Free spins no deposit bonuses 2024 – Best UK free spin offers

Free spins no deposit bonuses 2024 – Best UK free spin offers

Our experts at Wisegambler.com, along with their commercial partners have tried and tested the top casino sites (Picture: Acroud Media) One of online gambling’s greatest advantages over land-based establishments has always been promotional offers. You can find so many to suit all players with all kinds of budgets, and at the top of the pack...

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Illegal market concerns raised as Dutch land-based gambling recovers

Illegal market concerns raised as Dutch land-based gambling recovers

The Dutch gambling regulator says the land-based market is “almost back” to pre-pandemic levels in its latest report, from which fresh concerns about the illegal online market were raised. The total gross gaming revenue in the Netherlands in 2023 was €4bn, growing 21.2 per cent year-on-year from €3.3bn in 2022. Land-based casino games and table...

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How iGaming Businesses Operate Outside the UK – NetNewsLedger

How iGaming Businesses Operate Outside the UK – NetNewsLedger

The online gambling sector is developing globally, and many countries have already legalised this entertainment for all parties’ benefit. The UK is known for its strict iGaming regulations, which are regularly updated to maintain control over the industry and promote responsible gambling. On the other hand, platforms outside the British jurisdiction are usually more flexible...

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Two Dutch lawmakers call for repeal of online gambling legalization

Two Dutch lawmakers call for repeal of online gambling legalization

Sonja Lindenberg, Next.io Email, LinkedIn, and more Two Dutch parliament members, Diederik van Dijk (SGP) and Derk Boswijk (CDA), have submitted a motion aimed at reversing the 2021 legalization of online gambling in the Netherlands. Story continues below The motion, titled “Gambled and Lost,” outlines six proposals intended to amend the country’s gambling laws, with...