With Euro 2024 well underway, viewers are likely receiving a barrage of gambling advertisements across their TV and social media. Some of this year’s advertisements have been hilarious – like Paddy Power’s ‘England are my favourite’ ad. However, as we near the 70th anniversary of TV advertisements in Britain, it’s time to wonder: what was […]
The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) has announced a sponsorship deal with betting company William Hill. Under the five-year deal, which begins at the start of season 2024/25, William Hill will become the title sponsor of all four SPFL divisions as well as the Official Betting Partner of the SPFL. This will see the four […]
Netflix and chill? How about chill and ka-ching? According to a report by Exploding Topics on February 19th, the video streaming industry is forecasted to exceed $1.9 trillion by the year 2030. This statistics provides an overview of the streaming industry’s trajectory since it first became a thing and has been on a consistent upward […]
The world of casinos and gambling has long experienced a launch from the games themselves into the Hollywood industry. This came about because the world of gambling is not only about roulette casino games and other entertainment forms. There’s also a lot of drama, excitement, and emotions that go on behind the curtains. As a […]
From the dazzling lights of the casino to the quiet intensity of a high-stakes poker game, gambling has long been a rich source of drama and intrigue in cinema. In today’s world, where anyone can enjoy a pragmatic slot game online without spending a dime, simply for fun, the stigma surrounding gambling has diminished. Yet, […]
ITV has partnered with Mecca Bingo to create an exclusive series of seven Loose Women themed digital scratchcard games. The new scratchcards, the first of which – Loose Change – has just launched, have been developed for Mecca by leading digital scratchcard and slot supplier G Games. The cards will feature on the homepage of Mecca Bingo and […]
NetScout Systems has released findings from its H2 2023 DDoS Threat Intelligence Report that dissects trends and attack methodologies adversaries use against service providers, enterprises, and end-users. The information cited in the report is gathered from NetScout’s internet visibility at a global scale, collecting, analysing, prioritising, and disseminating data on DDoS attacks from 214 countries […]
Have you ever thought that some of the most epic movies include a gambling topic? For example, in the movie Grease from 1978, there’s a memorable moment where Danny bets he can win a race with his car, Greased Lightening. And in Trading Places, which came out in 1983, there’s a famous scene where two […]
Gambling-related disorders and addictions are the primary challenges the casino industry now faces. Multiple measures, including self-exclusion programmes, broad accessibility of helplines for compulsive players, and appropriate therapies, are implemented to cope with the problem. However, informing the audience about the potential risks is no less important than fighting compulsive behaviours. Leading casino operators and […]
Television plays a vital role in promoting gambling awareness. The TV can bring this information to a broad audience and shape players’ gambling habits through documentaries, talk shows, and advertisements. TV can reach millions of people across the globe and help promote positive gambling habits. Through TV, a diverse audience and a diverse age group […]