

This came after an “investigation outside of a licence review” discovered that a Sky Vegas promotional offer was distributed by the Flutter Entertainment brand on November 2, 2021. The UK Gambling Commission issued a $1.17m fine to Sky Betting and Gaming for sending promotional emails to customers who had self-excluded or opted out of receiving marketing. To make a donation to the Gaming Industry for Ukraine campaign click HERE. Gaming Industry for Ukraine supports Choose Love’s Ukraine Crisis Fundraiser, which supports projects providing vital aid to the refugees that are being created by Russia’s incursion into Ukraine.Ĭhoose Love’s £2.5m initiative has already pledged £1m in vital aid and services, including emergency medical care, food, shelter, clothes, legal support, support for the LGBTQIA+ community and mental health support. The gaming industry’s fundraising push to help people displaced by the current military action in Ukraine is soaring towards its £250,000 target. Each week, CasinoBeats breaks down the numbers behind some of the industry’s most interesting stories. A potential cut in New York sports betting tax, an 888 response to recent UKGC enforcement action, Gaming Industry for Ukraine fundraiser, and Gambling Minister Chris Philp, all feature as we run down a selection of last week’s headlines.
