Location: United Kingdom
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
OPINION: UK chancellor needs to pick the right horse in raising gambling tax
Nice to hear the name of Arthur Pigou uttered in parliament this week. More than a century ago, the Cambridge economist came up with the... more
Horse racing will be spared from UK gambling tax hike: report
Horse racing will be spared in Rachel Reeves’s gambling tax rises, The Telegraph understands. The Chancellor will protect the industry from... more
UK casino’s license suspended over ‘significant failings’
A casino has had its license suspended with immediate effect due to “serious concerns” around anti-money laundering and... more
Industry group warns gambling tax hike could wipe £3.1bn off UK economy
The UK’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has warned proposed plans to raise gambling tax in the UK could lead to up to £3.1 billion ($4.1... more
Former Paddy Power boss calls for UK gambling tax hikes to deter harmful betting
The former boss of Paddy Power has called for higher gambling taxes to deter bookmakers from tactics that draw punters into more addictive... more
William Hill owner cheers ‘good progress’ as sports betting boosts Q3 revenues
William Hill owner Evoke has said it is making “good progress” in its turnaround efforts as sports betting helped drive stronger revenues.... more

