Location: United Kingdom
William Hill owner Evoke to slash thousands of jobs after taxes rise
The owner of William Hill and 888 warned of thousands of job cuts after a £1.1 billion [$1.5 billion] raid on the gambling industry, writes... more
End of two-child benefit cap praised amid criticism of tax-hikes in UK budget
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeve’s latest budget has been criticized for its tax hikes during a day that saw several protests held across... more
UK casino’s license reinstated after suspension
A casino’s license has been reinstated after it was suspended over “serious concerns” around money laundering and... more
Sweepmate applies US-style predictions product to UK soccer matchdays
The founders of Sweepmate set out to build a matchday-optimized game that follows every twist of live football, and move beyond what... more
UK gambling firms spent £2 billion on advertising last year, boosting calls for tax hike
British gambling companies spent an “astronomic” £2bn [$2.6bn] on advertising and marketing last year, according to a new estimate that has... more
New UK public health strategy targets male fallout of gambling harms
The government’s newly published “Men’s Health Strategy” calls for a deeper focus on how problem gambling impacts the male population of... more
Flutter’s Sky Bet relocates HQ to Malta to slash its UK tax bill by up to £55m a year
One of the UK’s largest gambling firms, Sky Bet, has relocated its headquarters to Malta – in a move that could cut its UK tax bill... more
Former British PM raises tax avoidance concerns over Sky Bet move
Former prime minister Gordon Brown has asked MPs on the Treasury Select Committee to investigate whether betting firms are exploiting the... more
Merkur UK applies to open storefront casino in south coast city
Plans have been submitted in an attempt to convert a former bank into a 24 hour casino. An application seeking full planning permission has... more
All bets off a London casino district if slot machine taxes rise, industry warns
A mooted plan to increase tax on slot machines would imperil investment in the sector worth hundreds of millions of pounds and undermine... more
