Location: United Kingdom
Bet365’s Denise Coates, Britain’s highest-paid woman, takes home £280M in a year
Britain’s highest-paid woman has taken home at least £280m [$378m] despite a sharp drop in profits at her gambling empire. Denise Coates,... more
UK operators seek to snap up assets after tax shock
Many UK operators are looking opportunistically at their competitors, as some consider closing shop amid the recent tax shock. NEXT.io... more
UK’s harms levy board includes supporter of gambling ad ban
A proponent of an advertising ban for online gambling in the UK has been included on the government’s gambling levy board. Kevin Fenton has... more
Traders bet against gambling firms after UK taxes increase
Debt issued by gambling operators active in the UK has come under pressure after the Labour government’s planned tax hikes on the sector... more
Grosvenor Casino Reading South adds slot machines after UK expands limits
A Berkshire casino has unveiled a jackpot investment, installing 60 new slot machines. Grosvenor Casino Reading South is aiming to enhance... more
UK government details funds distribution framework for new gambling levy
DCMS has updated the Terms of Reference for the Gambling Levy Programme Board, providing further detail on the governance framework... more
UK regulator fines Flutter’s Paddy Power Betfair £2M for failing to protect gamblers
Paddy Power Betfair is to pay £2m [$2.7m] for acting too slowly on concerning customer behaviours, including one player who staked £86,000... more
British broadcaster ITV to launch real-money online slots and bingo
Britain’s largest free-to-view commercial broadcaster ITV is primed to launch real-money online gambling in the new year, NEXT.io can... more
UK Gambling Commission clarifies new bonusing rules to commence in January
Great Britain’s Gambling Commission has published fresh guidance about new rules on promotions, warning operators not to mix two types of... more
English Premier League clubs scramble for shirt sponsors as gambling ban bites
More than half of the 20 Premier League clubs are involved in an almighty scramble to find new shirt sponsors for next season as they will... more
