March 2023 – Tom Harris

Widespread Failings and Pandemic Porkies: What is Happening at William Hill?

Once a bastion of the UK betting scene, William Hill has undergone a curious metamorphosis in recent years. Much of their intellectual property, and key personnel, was acquired by American …

Tom March 30, 2023

Gambling Commission Accused of Lacking ‘Appetite’ to Tackle Corruption in Sport

A pair of leading sports groups have accused the Gambling Commission of lacking the ‘appetite’ to help fight corruption in UK sport. The Sports and Recreation Alliance (SRA) and the …

Tom March 23, 2023

Will On-Course Bookmakers Benefit from Gambling Industry Affordability Checks?

It’s something of a surprise, given just how many people cram through the turnstiles at Prestbury Park, to learn that attendances were significantly down at the 2023 Cheltenham Festival. That …

Tom March 23, 2023

Pressure Mounts on UK Government to Ban Loot Boxes Amid Austria’s ‘Gambling’ Ruling

When is gambling not gambling? That’s the question that continues to be posed to the UK government after they effectively buried their head in the sand over video game ‘loot …

Tom March 11, 2023

Brentford FC Look to End Gambling Sponsorship as Striker Ivan Toney Faces Lengthy Betting Charge Ban

Brentford FC have charged up the English football pyramid to a position where they can today be described as one of the top best clubs in the land. One of …

Tom March 4, 2023

Month: March 2023