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Brits Oppose Mandatory Gambling Limits, Poll Says New Rules May Fuel Black Market
A new poll finds that a slim majority of British voters oppose allowing the UK government to impose gambling limits.? YouGov, a market research and data analytics firm headquartered in London, was...
Italy’s Crime Syndicates Could Fill Void of Legal Gaming, Ex-Pol Warns
The government shutdown of Italy’s legal gaming venues by the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to organized crime filling the demand with illegal options, warns a former Italian Senator and academic. When asked...
Park Lane Club Casino Lawsuit Dismissed, High Roller Cannot Collect Alleged Incentives
A lawsuit filed against London's Park Lane Club by a high roller who claimed he was owed incentives has been dismissed. Located in the swanky Mayfair district amid London's five-star hotels, the...
Mafia Trial Targets Deadly Italian Syndicate With History in Illegal Gambling, Vice
The biggest Mafia trial in 30 years is set to begin this week in Italy. On trial are 355 suspected members and accomplices of the 'Ndrangheta crime syndicate. This organization's reported criminal...
Apollo Global Shifts Gears, Considers Acquiring William Hill Non-US Assets
Private equity firm Apollo Global Management (NYSE:APO) is reportedly interested in purchasing William Hill's (OTC:WIMHY) non-US operations after the British bookmaker is acquired by Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR). That's a change in strategy...
England’s Land-Based Gambling Sector Braces as Country Returns to Lockdown
England will return to a state of national lockdown Thursday. Strict new measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus will see the closure of all non-essential retail outlets, pubs, restaurants, leisure...
Betfred Founder Done Considering Competing Offer for William Hill
Betfred founder Fred Done is reportedly considering raining on Caesars Entertainment's (NASDAQ:CZR) parade and making a higher offer for William Hill (OTC:WIMHY). Following a lengthy period of speculation, the Caesars Palace operator...
888 Eying William Hill European Arm After Caesars Takeover
The gaming company 888 Holdings would consider making a move for William Hill’s European arm, should it come on the market in the wake of a takeover by Caesars Entertainment. On Wednesday,...
UK Gambling Commission, Facebook Partner to Reduce Gambling Ads on Social Media
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has partnered with Facebook to reduce gambling-related content that is shown to at-risk people on the social media platform. Under the arrangement, Facebook and the UKGC have...
President Donald Trump Nobel Peace Prize Odds Shorten Following Nomination
Donald Trump's Nobel Peace Prize odds have greatly shortened after the US president was nominated for the distinguished award by a member of the Norwegian Parliament. Christian Tybring-Gjedde, a member of the...