Location: United Kingdom
UK Gambling Commission CEO Andrew Rhodes steps down for ‘new role’
Gambling Commission chief executive Andrew Rhodes resigned today (9 February) to take up an as-yet unknown new role. The leadership... more
Betfred expands Sportsradar partnership in welcome boost for high-street betting
Betfred has extended and expanded its longstanding agreement with NASDAQ-listed Sportradar in a boost for high-street bookies. Sportradar,... more
UK government U-turns on legacy funding policy for gambling harms charities
The British Government’s gambling harms prevention commissioner has U-turned on its previous industry funding policy for gambling... more
UK’s first dedicated Aristocrat gaming space launches at London’s Empire Casino
Metropolitan Gaming, in partnership with Aristocrat Gaming, has introduced Aristocrat on the Square, a new gaming experience for guests at... more
UK Gambling Commission seeking new chair, accepting applications
The UK Gambling Commission is accepting applications for a new Chair, with the role having been filled on an interim basis for over a year.... more
UK Government may discriminate against gambling charities that were funded under old system
The UK government’s gambling harms prevention commissioner has said last-minute it may discriminate against charities that received funding... more
Betfred, Bet365 families among the UK’s top tax payers in 2025
Fred and Paul Done, founders of UK betting giant Betfred, have topped The Sunday Times tax list for 2025 for the first time, alongside... more
Gambling tax impact on Gibraltar questioned in UK parliament
Concerns over the impact of the UK’s new gambling tax on Gibraltar have been raised in the UK Parliament. The Treasury acknowledged the... more
Grosvenor Casinos owner Rank Group reports revenue growth across all units in H2
Rank Group reported revenue and profit growth across all its business units in the second half of 2025, as the operator continues working... more
UK operators bid farewell to non-compliant machines in July
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) will introduce new rules around the immediate discarding of non-compliant gaming machines from casinos.... more
