Location: United Kingdom
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
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


