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UK Public Accounts Committee Slams UKGC and DCMS for “unacceptably weak understanding” of Gambling Harms

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6 years ago

June 30, 2020

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The Public Accounts Committee of the House of Commons has claimed that the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) have an “unacceptably weak understanding” about the harmful effects of gambling and how to tackle them.

A report from the Committee offers a critique of the failures by DCMS and the Gambling Commission to help an estimated 395,000 problem gamblers in the UK and a further 1.8 million people who are considered at risk.

The report accuses the department of being “unwilling to accept the premise that increasing the commission’s budget to prevent harm would be preferable to spending on treating problem gamblers.”

“What has emerged in evidence is a picture of a torpid, toothless regulator that doesn’t seem terribly interested in either the harms it exists to reduce or the means it might use to achieve that,” Meg Hillier MP, chair of the committee, said.

The committee calls for a published league table of gambling operators, naming and shaming poor performers. It said the department must urgently begin its long-planned review of the Gambling Act, setting out a timetable within three months of the report.

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) said in a statement that the industry’s gambling firms were working hard to raise standards.

“Our industry is already heavily regulated. We mustn’t drive customers to offshore, black-market, illegal operators that don’t have any of our safeguards, and we do want to see more action taken against the unregulated industry,” BGC said.

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CasinoCanada partners with Casino Prestige on review and comparison content

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51 minutes ago

April 27, 2026

Wladimir P.

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CasinoCanada has signed a partnership with Casino Prestige to support brand promotion and drive traffic to the operator’s platform across selected markets.

Under the agreement, CasinoCanada will develop and publish informational and promotional materials focused on Casino Prestige’s features and gaming portfolio. The content will be integrated into CasinoCanada’s review and comparison sections, with the stated goal of increasing visibility and user engagement.

Eugene Ravdin, Head of PR at SEOBROTHERS, stated: “This collaboration allows CasinoCanada to further expand its range of partner operators. The platform will provide structured reviews and analytical content to present key information about Casino Prestige and support ongoing traffic acquisition efforts.”

A Casino Prestige spokesperson commented: “Casino Prestige is thrilled to partner with CasinoCanada as part of its strategy to expand reach and connect with more players worldwide, delivering a premium gaming experience built on high-quality titles and top-tier customer support.”

Casino Prestige launched in 2026 and lists a library of more than 2,100 casino games from over 30 providers, including around 2,000 slots and more than 40 live dealer games. The operator said its platform runs under a license issued by the Tobique Gaming Commission and is owned and managed by Gophoenix Solutions Ltd., which handles payments, promotions, and platform management.

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CasinoCanada announces partnership with Casino Prestige

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52 minutes ago

April 27, 2026

GamingAmericas.com

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CasinoCanada has established a partnership with Casino Prestige to support brand promotion and drive traffic to the platform across selected markets.

CasinoCanada will develop and publish informational and promotional materials outlining Casino Prestige’s features and gaming portfolio. The content will be incorporated into CasinoCanada’s review and comparison sections to increase visibility and facilitate user engagement.

CasinoCanada is an online casino guide focused on the Canadian market, operated by SEOBROTHERS.

Eugene Ravdin, Head of PR at SEOBROTHERS, stated: “This collaboration allows CasinoCanada to further expand its range of partner operators. The platform will provide structured reviews and analytical content to present key information about Casino Prestige and support ongoing traffic acquisition efforts.”

Launched in 2026, Casino Prestige features a library of more than 2,100 casino games from over 30 providers, including around 2,000 slot titles and more than 40 live dealer games. The offering spans slots, table games, live casino, instant games, and TV-style formats, with providers such as Pragmatic Play, Novomatic, BGaming, Spinomenal, and Booming Games.

Casino Prestige operates under a license issued by the Tobique Gaming Commission. The platform is owned and managed by Gophoenix Solutions Ltd., which is responsible for all operational activities, including payments, promotions, and platform management.

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Casino Guru Awards 2026 set for May 25 in Malta as final evaluations begin

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2 hours ago

April 27, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Casino Guru has started its final evaluation phase for the Casino Guru Awards 2026, with winners set to be announced on May 25 at Xara Lodge in Malta, ahead of the NEXT Valletta conference.

The company said nominations have closed and shortlists are finalized, with the Casino Guru team now reviewing shortlisted nominees’ track records through judge discussions and meetings with candidates. Winners are selected using what Casino Guru describes as a mix of data-led evaluation and expert assessment, drawing on its Safety Index and Complaint Resolution Center.

Public voting remains open for the Player’s Choice and Voice of the People categories, giving players and industry stakeholders a direct vote alongside the judging process.

“The Casino Guru Awards are not about who is the biggest or most visible,” said Daniela Sliva, PR & Creative Projects Director from Casino Guru. “They are about who is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.”

Casino Guru expects around 150 guests at the Malta event, which it positioned as an industry networking evening alongside the awards announcements.

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