Location: United Kingdom
UK regulator may have misled policymakers over problem gambling survey data
The Gambling Commission may have knowingly misrepresented the results of a major research study to policymakers and the public, according... more
British racing calls on government to pause affordability checks
More than 400 signatories from across the sport have written an open letter to Lisa Nandy MP, calling on her to pause the introduction of... more
London coroner urges doctors to ask patients about gambling habits as they do about smoking, alcohol
GPs have been urged to ask patients about gambling habits in the same way they ask about smoking and alcohol after a man took his own life... more
UK gambling charities face closure after missing out on NHS funding
Multiple gambling harms charities are facing a funding cliff edge and potential closure after their applications for NHS England treatment... more
UK online gambling revenue faces ‘spiral effect’ as tax hike takes effect
The British gambling industry is bracing for impact and faces a potential “spiral effect” as the new 40% online casino tax comes into... more
William Hill to close 200 UK retail locations, blames ‘significant tax increases’
William Hill has announced it will be closing 200 high street stores just months after the Labour government’s ‘highly... more
UK gambling charities given eleventh hour funding extension, sources say
British gambling harms charities rejected from statutory levy funding have been asked to apply for a three-month transitional fund to... more
English Premier League clubs fear huge revenue loss after gambling ad ban
Much fun has been poked at Chelsea for their lack of a shirt sponsor in recent years but the west London club could find themselves... more
Government clashes with industry as UK racing levy confirmed at 10%
The horse racing sector has expressed its dissatisfaction with Gambling Minister Baroness Twycross’ announcement that the Horserace Betting... more
Paddy Power job losses on the table as Flutter prepares for UK taxes
Flutter Entertainment is pressing ahead with a restructure of its marketing department at Paddy Power, according to an email seen by SBC... more
