Betting news tagged with 'coronavirus'

According to new research, regular gamblers were six times more likely to gamble online as compared to "before the occurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic".

The study was led by the University of Bristol and published May 17 in the Journal of Gambling Studies. The study showed regular male gamblers were prone to gambling much more often online during the lockdown in the UK, compared to their previously-reported gambling habits.

Read more » Study reveals Online Gambling soared during Lockdown, especially among Regular Gamblers

Gambling machines at betting shops in the UK can now operate even under the strict Tier 3 lockdown, but arcades still cannot open.

This move has caused considerable fury among operators of family entertainment centers (FECs) and arcades who feel that they have been unfairly treated as there's an un-level playing field.

The trade association BACTA, the BGC covering the bookmakers, and the Bingo Association had arranged conference talks with government officials over the measures to allow their venues to open, even under the strict Tier 3 lockdown.

Read more » UK Bookies Allowed to Open Except Arcades, Causes Fury

The much anticipated global competition is the biggest sporting event to be affected by the coronavirus pandemic

Much to the dismay of thousands of athletes all over the world, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics is yet another global major sporting event that has been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

On Tuesday March 24, Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe officially announced that the Tokyo 2020 Olympics have been postponed.

Read more » 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games Postponed until Next Year over Coronavirus Concerns

An emergency meeting of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) involving its major stakeholders on Tuesday to discuss the possibility of the Euro 2020 still taking place albeit on a later date due to the scary coronavirus outbreak has a clearer answer now - it will be postponed until summer 2021.

Read more » Euro 2020 Postponed until Summer 2021; Domestic Leagues to be Completed by June 30


An emergency meeting will be held on Tuesday when vital decisions will be made
A meeting of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) on Tuesday shall discuss the possibility of the Euro 2020 still taking place albeit on a later date due to the scary coronavirus outbreak.

Read more » Euro 2020 May Be Moved to December amid Coronavirus Outbreak