Location: United Kingdom
Paperwork blunder by UK bookmaker reveals possible illegal offshore operation
The Gambling Commission has demanded a UK bookmaker hand over a trove of financial documents after the company accidentally disclosed... more
Rank Group elects John H. Ott as new chair for 2026 transformation
Rank Group Plc has confirmed the appointment of John H. Ott as the new Chairman of the LSE-listed gambling group, effective 17 November... more
Bally’s increases revenue in third quarter, plans cost savings in Q4
In a rare public statement, Bally’s Corp. CEO Robeson Reeves called the company’s third-quarter results “solid.” Revenue increased across... more
UK’s newest casino, Merkur’s Milton Keynes flagship, readies its entertainment calendar
Just two weeks after opening its doors, the city’s new flagship casino will host an unforgettable evening of sport, entertainment and... more
UK lawmakers warn chancellor ‘not to cave in to industry scaremongering’ over gambling tax rises
MPs on the Treasury Select Committee have accused betting firms of exaggerating the damage that higher taxes would cause to the industry.... more
Northern Ireland lawmakers call for higher tax on online gambling
The Northern Ireland Assembly’s All-Party Group on Reducing Harm Related to Gambling has written a letter to the Chancellor,... more
Ruling party lawmakers back UK gambling tax hike to fight child poverty
Nearly a quarter of Labour MPs have signed a petition urging the chancellor to hike taxes on gambling companies and use the money to lift... more
UK lawmaker warns of gambling boom in poorest areas as new report exposes rise of adult gaming centres
The Social Market Foundation (SMF) – an independent cross-party public policy think-tank based in Westminster – [on October 30] published a... more
UK government rejects calls to ban greyhound racing
The UK government has rejected calls from the public to ban greyhound racing, calling it a well-regulated sport that contributes to... more
Bribery case against execs of Entain predecessor set for trial in 2028
London’s Southwark Crown Court set a February 2028 provisional trial date Monday for the criminal case against ex-Entain (formerly GVC... more

