ThePOGG.com – your source for reliable information about online gambling.


  • Over 2k complaints managed and $2 million returned to players.
  • The largest collection of detailed casino reviews available online.
  • Bonus value reports to tell you how bonuses really compare.
  • Detailed game guides to help you learn to play.

I certify that I am over 18 years of age and I have read and agreed to the:

We respect your privacy and won't share your email address.
Aweber logo
[X] Close this form and return to site
Close geo
Turn geolocation on
Locale settings

Currently viewing:

English in United States

News Articles

UK MP Says Covid-19 “Absolutely Disastrous” for Gambling Addicts

by Glenn Baird - April 29, 2020

Swansea East MP and chair of the all-party parliamentary group on gambling-related harm, Caroline Harris said that the coronavirus pandemic, enforced lockdown and social distancing laws have been "absolutely disastrous" for anyone battling gambling addiction. Labour MP, Harris believes that increased time spent at home, a lack of sport on TV and boredom has resulted […]

Read More...

UKGC to Spend £9m on Gambling Addiction Support Services

by Glenn Baird - April 29, 2020

The Gambling Commission in the UK has announced today that it will be using money seized from operators for regulatory breaches to provide financial support to gambling addiction support charities. £9m will be paid to GambleAware, a charity set up to support problem gamblers, a service that is likely to need additional funds during the UK’s lockdown period. The […]

Read More...

Gambling Firms to Stop Radio and TV Advertising During Lockdown

by Glenn Baird - April 28, 2020

Members of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), a group made up of some of the largest betting firms in the UK, have agreed to stop advertising their businesses on TV and radio as long as the country remains in lockdown. The BGC, which makes up 90% of all gambling companies in the UK, said that all radio and TV advertising slots will either be cancelled or they will […]

Read More...

Kentucky Derby on the Virtual Starting Line

by Glenn Baird - April 27, 2020

Last month’s successful virtual Grand National has inspired the developers of that event to do the same with America’s most famous horse race, the Kentucky Derby. The twist in this tale is that the virtual runners will be made up of the 13 horses who have completed America's Triple Crown, a title awarded to any horse that wins the Kentucky Derby, Preakness […]

Read More...

Casinos Without GamStop Promoted by Predatory Affiliates

by Glenn Baird - April 21, 2020

It was announced yesterday that the UK House of Commons would be holding an inquiry into how current industry frameworks are supporting problem gamblers in the country. This comes a few months after the National Audit Office produced a report called “Gambling regulation: problem gambling and protecting vulnerable people”. The report concluded that the UKGC needs […]

Read More...

MansionBet in VIP Gambling Controversy

by Glenn Baird - April 20, 2020

An Investigation carried out by the Guardian newspaper claims that MansionBet accepted a customer’s redundancy package as proof that they were eligible to bet big and then offered that customer VIP extras as well. Reporters from the Guardian claim that they have evidence proving that MansionBet “showered” this customer with free bets and football tickets even […]

Read More...

Betsson Competes Buy Out of GIG Assets

by Glenn Baird - April 16, 2020

Betsson has secured a 33m Euros deal with Gaming Innovation Group’s for their B2C vertical, Zecure Gaming Limited. The deal was announced some time ago but was only confirmed today after it was formally approved by antitrust regulators. The deal will see Betsson take on assets, business activities, operations, front-end and middleware technology and gaming licences […]

Read More...

Ladbrokes and Rangers to Go their Sperate Ways

by Glenn Baird - April 15, 2020

Scottish footballing giants, Rangers FC, announced yesterday that they would not be renewing their in-stadium betting partnership with Ladbrokes for 2020/21 season. A statement published on the official Rangers FC website reads as follows: “Following a number of supporter enquiries over the Easter weekend, we can confirm the arrangement with Ladbrokes, who provide […]

Read More...

UK Credit Card Deposit Ban Comes into Force Today

by Glenn Baird - April 14, 2020

January’s announcement that credit cards would no longer be allowed for online gambling deposits in the UK kicks in today, the 14th of April. The UKGC, the UK’s gambling regulator, believes that this decision will help to protect the 10.5 million people in the country who gamble online, with an estimate of roughly 800,000 of that number previously using credit cards […]

Read More...

Betsson Convinced that Growth is Coming

by Glenn Baird - April 7, 2020

The Betsson Group has reiterated the message they gave a few months back when they were confident that the future would bring growth for the company. The initial proclamation came at the start of 2020, following a reduction in growth in 2019 and despite the current Covid 19 crisis, the Swedish betting giants remain confident that they can fulfil their […]

Read More...
United States country flag