Location: United Kingdom
UK launches £30m prevention fund for gambling harms charities
The UK’s Department of Health and Social Care has opened expressions of interest for a £30m [$40m] gambling harm prevention fund aimed at... more
Steep increase in online gambling tax to address ‘highest levels of harm’; land-based casinos, horse racing spared
The Chancellor has announced a steep increase in online gambling tax associated with the “highest levels of harm” across the sector. Rachel... more
British betting industry reels from online gambling tax hike
A host of Britain’s best-known bookmakers have warned that jobs will be cut, profits will be hit and investment in the UK reduced as they... more
UK tax hit worse than expected, Jefferies analyst says
Markets were expecting a UK tax rate hike on certain gambling revenues on the order of 25% to 30%, reported Jefferies Equity Research... more
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


