Location: United Kingdom
Reports suggest Entain in talks to sell Ladbrokes brand
Reports suggest that Entain has entered talks for the sale of its Ladbrokes brand to Barney O’Hare’s Bar One Racing. Shining light on... more
Belfast gambling premises plan blocked amid ‘proliferation’ concerns
Belfast Councillors have spoken of their concerns about the “proliferation” of gambling outlets in the city center during a... more
UK industry lashes out at BBC over report of player safety failure at land-based gambling venues
John Bollom, President of UK industry trade body Bacta, has hit back at the recent BBC probe into land-based player safety standards.... more
Former BHA chief Nick Rust to stand down as chair of UK Gambling Commission’s industry forum
Nick Rust is to step down as chair of the Gambling Commission’s industry forum in November after two years in the position. The... more
Light & Wonder providing tech upgrades for UK’s Mecca Bingo terminals
Light & Wonder has announced a new agreement with Mecca Bingo to deliver next-generation gaming technology across all 50 Mecca venues... more
BBC player safety investigation into UK land-based gambling sites prompts probe by regulator
The land-based sector has been put under a review by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) over reports of player protection failures. A BBC... more
London borough focus of study on gambling’s impacts to society, economy
A North London council has teamed up with a cross-party think tank in order to measure “the real social and economic impact” of... more
Tax changes ‘threaten future of horse racing,’ says panel of UK lawmakers
The future of British horse racing is at risk unless the government urgently rethinks new gambling policies, according to a cross-party... more
Former lawmaker one of 15 party insiders charged in UK election betting scandal
A former Tory MP has appeared in court over his involvement in the general election betting scandal. Craig Williams, who gave no indication... more
Flutter to cut more than 200 jobs in Ireland and Britain
Paddy Power owner Flutter could cut more than 200 jobs in Ireland and Britain, as part of a wider strategy to bring its brands on to a... more
