Online scratch cards are often overlooked. Due to their inherent simplicity, some people simply pass over them without considering whether there is anything to be gained by playing them. However, it is precisely this simplicity that can make them so enjoyable. Furthermore, some online scratch cards offer truly enormous prizes. In this article, we will…
The UK minister for Media and Data in the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), John Whittingdale, has taken over governmental responsibility for lotteries and gambling from Nigel Huddleston, which means that he will be overseeing the Gambling Act review. The minister has numerous other responsibilities, including the media, strategising for future trade…
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) is launching a new awareness campaign that aims to increase public knowledge of gambling blocking tools. The new campaign is the latest strategy as part of the commission’s efforts to protect players. It is aimed at the general public and the regulator hopes to increase awareness of tools that…
It has been no secret that the UK gambling scene has been under investigation in recent years. Calls have been made for the government to do more about the number of problem gambling cases plaguing the industry. And it seems as though that is being listened to, with an overhaul of the UK Gambling Act…
Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without receiving some gifts, and this extends to online bingo sites, too. As bingo players, we’re always in the mood to bag ourselves a bonus. Fortunately, there are some great Christmas bingo promotions to claim this year, and we’re going to be taking a look at some of the…
Playtech is never short for attention when it comes to the release of new games. So, you can imagine the furore created when the world-renowned developer made the announcement that it was launching a Rubik’s® Cube online slot game in London on December 3. Basing itself on one of the world’s most iconic puzzle games,…
The popular online game developer NetEnt is getting ready to have its full portfolio of slots released through the United Kingdom’s largest bingo brand – Buzz Bingo. Following the successful integration of its catalogue of software into the bingo site, titles from the company will be accessible to players who are registered at the Buzz…
Safer Gambling Week is starting once again, and in 2020 it will run between the 19th and 25th November. Through it, the whole of the UK and Irish gambling industry will unite in a bid to support and promote responsible gambling. This will be done by creating conversation with both customers and employees alike regarding…
Bingo has always been a popular kids’ playtime activity and a teaching tool, and it’s finally getting official recognition as such. The game is among the twelve finalists for the 2020 National Toy Hall of Fame announced by The Strong National Museum of Play based in Rochester, New York. The 12 toys and games competing…
Push Technology has been chosen by the 888 Holdings brand to provide its Diffusion Intelligent Data Mesh as a solution to its real-time application requirements on its Dragonfish bingo platform. This was announced by Push, a pioneer in real-time intelligent data streaming and messaging solutions. Through this, 888 will experience reduced infrastructure costs, network efficiencies,…