Betting Shops Could Open on April 12th
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced the UK’s roadmap out of lockdown, which could allow casinos, betting shops and bingo […]
Jacob McKenzie - Society
After getting his graduate degree in industrial management, Jacob quickly jumped into the textile and clothing manufacturing industry. Early in his career, he worked in various positions from top to bottom. Always an avid blogger, Jacob quickly discovered a passion for reporting. He went back to school and got an MA in journalism. He has since worked for our editorial team as our industry expert. He's been keeping on top of casino and gambling industry news ever since.
Jacob is a passionate gaming fan. He prefers to play modern online live dealer games, but also occasionally ducks into his local Grosvenor casino, to play online blackjack or online baccarat. The combination of both his private passion and professional experience make him a great asset to our news team. Whether it’s a story about two competing brands merging with each other, or an article discussing the impact of Brexit on our gaming industry? Jacob has it covered. Jacob's favourite game is: American Blackjack.
Latest Articles:
BGC Calls for Fairness After Lockdown
The Betting and Gaming Council has called on the government to allow the UK’s bookmakers and casinos to reopen when […]
Sands Pushes For Texas Casinos; Governor Objects
At the end of 2020, the late Sheldon Adelson revealed ambitions to grow a gambling industry in Texas. In mid-February, […]
GamCare and YGAM Launch Campaign
The Cambridge United Community Trust has announced that it has partnered with GamCare and YGAM to tackle gambling harms. Together, […]
What Can Australia Learn from the Crown Resorts Debacle
There are significant and damning questions being posed towards Crown Resorts this month as the inquiry into their Sydney casino […]
Dutch Match-Fixing Guidelines Amended
After countless months of endless delays, the Netherlands’ Remote Gambling Act (KOA) is set to come into effect on April […]
Kindred Publishes Problem Gambling Data
Leading gambling operator Kindred has revealed that 4% of its revenue is generated by problem gamblers. The Kindred Group is […]
BGC Warns Government of Black Market
The Betting and Gaming Council has warned the government of the “dangers of complacency”, highlighting evidence that black market operators […]
ASA Upholds Ladbrokes Ad Complaint
The Advertising Standards Agency has upheld a complaint it received against a Ladbrokes advert aired by on-demand service, All4. It […]
New Design Rules for Online Slots
The Gambling Commission has announced a series of strict new measures designed to make online slots and casino games safer […]
Veikkaus Shuts Satakunta Halls Yet Again
Following the region re-entering the ‘acceleration’ phase of Covid-19 restrictions, Finnish operator Veikkaus has been forced to suspend its gambling […]
German Tax Threatens Player Protections
A report recently released by the Düsseldorf Institute for Competition Economics (DICE) has come out in strong criticism of the […]
China’s International Blacklist Puts A Stop To Gambling Tourism
China’s government has recently enacted legislation blacklisting certain countries as tourist destinations for Chinese citizens. This law aims to prevent […]
ANJ Sharply Criticizes French Monopolies
France’s main gambling regulator, L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has expressed “serious concerns” concerning the marketing strategies of two influential […]
Crime, Casinos and Money Laundering: Asia’s ‘Mr Big’ Arrested
Dubbed the ‘El Chapo’ of Asia, Tse Chi Lop was one of the world’s most wanted men. The multi-billionaire drug […]