Location: United Kingdom
Key UK gambling reformer calls for pause to controversial affordability checks
Dr James Noyes, one of the key early advocates of affordability checks for online gamblers, has joined calls for Lisa Nandy, the culture... more
UK Tote Group begins search for new COO as Dave Hammond departs
The UK Tote Group’s Chief Operating Officer, Dave Hammond, has left his role at the company after eight months in the position and three... more
New entrants to gambling harms space prevail in UK funding allocation
The full list of organizations receiving UK harm prevention funding from 2026 to 2028 was published [Wednesday] by the Office of Health... more
Flutter beta launches Betfair prediction markets product
Flutter Entertainment has confirmed the beta launch of a prediction markets product under its Betfair brand. Betfair Predicts will run as a... more
Light & Wonder seeks to bolster global marketing strategy with director of igaming communications hire
Light & Wonder is seeking to enhance its operations in regulated igaming markets with a new director of igaming communications. Vice... more
UK regulator may have misled policymakers over problem gambling survey data
The Gambling Commission may have knowingly misrepresented the results of a major research study to policymakers and the public, according... more
British racing calls on government to pause affordability checks
More than 400 signatories from across the sport have written an open letter to Lisa Nandy MP, calling on her to pause the introduction of... more
London coroner urges doctors to ask patients about gambling habits as they do about smoking, alcohol
GPs have been urged to ask patients about gambling habits in the same way they ask about smoking and alcohol after a man took his own life... more
UK gambling charities face closure after missing out on NHS funding
Multiple gambling harms charities are facing a funding cliff edge and potential closure after their applications for NHS England treatment... more
UK online gambling revenue faces ‘spiral effect’ as tax hike takes effect
The British gambling industry is bracing for impact and faces a potential “spiral effect” as the new 40% online casino tax comes into... more
