Location: United Kingdom

09/10/26 12:21 PM

Conservatives’ campaign chief admits cheating at gambling by betting on date of 2024 general election

  • Elizabeth Haigh, Daily Mail
The Conservative Party’s former director of campaigning today admitted cheating at gambling by betting on the date of the 2024 general... more
09/10/26 11:22 AM

Scotland: Hurstwood Holdings subsidiary AM Sci Tech acquires Maybury Casino in Edinburgh

  • Rege Behe — Lead Contributor, CDC Gaming
Hurstwood Holdings’ subsidiary AM Sci Tech on Thursday acquried Maybury Casino in Edinburgh, Scotland, for £2.9 million. The purchase price... more
09/08/26 12:09 PM

Bet 365 to axe hundreds of jobs after Labour’s tax raid on gambling

  • Patrick O'Donnell, GB News
A major betting company is planning to axe hundreds of jobs following Labour’s recent tax raids on the gambling industry. Bet365 is... more
09/08/26 12:07 PM

UK Gambling Commission’s 20-month wait for a permanent chair ends as it hires Ruth Evans

  • Patrick Killeen, SBC News
Lisa Nandy has made a key appointment in the UK gambling sector, entrusting Ruth Evans with the role of Chair of the Gambling Commission.... more
09/07/26 11:58 AM

UK eyes tax jackpot from slot machines in tight budget

  • Stefan Boscia, The Times
The chancellor, John Healey, is considering increasing taxes on slot machines as part of efforts to raise billions of pounds in the October... more
09/07/26 11:53 AM

Ruth Evans appointed to five-year term as chair of UK Gambling Commission

  • Patrick Killeen, SBC News
Lisa Nandy has made a key appointment in the UK gambling sector, entrusting Ruth Evans with the role of Chair of the Gambling Commission.... more
09/07/26 11:50 AM

Flutter’s long goodbye from betting shops in Ireland and the UK accelerates

  • The Irish Times
There was a time when the local bookie was a staple in most towns and suburbs around the country. The likes of a newsagent, a post office... more
09/07/26 11:42 AM

UK weighs lifting ban on US-style prediction markets

  • Helen Cahill, The Times
The City regulator has held talks with trading platforms about the possibility of relaxing a ban on prediction markets amid the rapid rise... more
09/03/26 11:34 AM

Spotlight Sports Group partners with Engage Games for free-to-play and pay-to-play games

  • Rege Behe — Lead Contributor, CDC Gaming
Spotlight Sports Group on Thursday announced a partnership with free-to-play and pay-to-play games supplier Engage Games, adding the... more
09/01/26 2:35 PM

Wales staff dispute redundancy timing after Grosvenor casino closure

  • Robert Dalling, WalesOnline
Grosvenor Casino in Swansea has closed its doors for good, with employees claiming terms have been changed in their redundancy agreement.... more