UK gaming operators are bracing for a market share change, as the UK government to push through a new gaming bill into law adding a new point of consumption (POC) tax. While the Gibraltar Betting and Gaming Association promises to fight this new gaming bill in the higher courts, it isn’t all doom and gloom for the biggest gaming operators, including 888. If this bill is passed as expected, the POC will tax all UK facing operators 15% on their remote gaming gross profits beginning December 1, 2014. According to 888 Holdings’ 2013 financial reports, 41% or $163.3 million of…

From iGaming Business The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority has banned an advert for online gambling operator 888 Holdings that featured images of comic book superhero Spider-Man. The regulator upheld a complaint that the online advert, which was presented in a comic book style format and included a reference to ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’, could appeal to those who are under the legal age to gamble. “The ASA understood members had to confirm they were aged 18 or over before they could register to play the game,” the regulator said. “However, we noted the ad appeared on the website, which was accessible…

From iGaming Business Online gambling operator 888 Holdings has signed a deal with sports event promotions firm Matchroom Sport that will see its 888casino brand serve as the title sponsor for the Champion Of Champions snooker tournament. Set to run from November 19 to 24 from the Ricoh Arena in Coventry and broadcast on UK terrestrial station ITV4 and in China via CCTV, the 888casino Champion Of Champions invitational tournament is due to feature stars of the snooker world including Ronnie O’Sullivan, Judd Trump, Mark Selby and Neil Robertson. “888 is excited to have the opportunity to continue our support…

From iGaming Business Online gambling operator 888 Holdings has signed a contract extension that will see its 888 Poker brand continue to serve as the title sponsor of the men’s developmental PGA EuroPro Tour golf tour for another year. Established in 2001, the PGA EuroPro Tour is a partnership between the Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) and promoter Matchroom Sport and has become a fertile breeding ground for players seeking to reach the top of the game. “Last year’s PGA EuroPro Tour was a great success for our poker brand and offered our online player’s access to the prestigious PGA Tour,”…