Location: United Kingdom
UK Treasury reportedly again considering gambling tax hike
The UK Treasury is reportedly again considering hiking gambling taxes to fix holes in public finances. An increase in gambling taxes is... more
GambleAware report finds young gamblers twice as likely to quit; app launched
New research from GambleAware’s 2024 Treatment and Support Survey shows that young people in Great Britain are much more likely to want to... more
Sportradar’s takeover of IMG Arena faces UK regulatory probe
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened an initial inquiry into Sportradar’s proposed acquisition of IMG Arena,... more
UK Gambling Commission fines could exceed 15% of operator GGY under new regime
A new Gambling Commission enforcement framework will introduce percentage-based penalties tied to gross gambling yield (GGY) and a... more
Rank Group makes revenue gains amid UK casino regulatory changes
Rank Group has provided a snapshot into its commercial performance for the 2024/25 financial year amid a regulatory overhaul of the UK’s... more
Ex-player who placed more 6,000 soccer bets banned by UK Football Association
Former Cheltenham, Shrewsbury and Exeter striker Ryan Bowman has been banned for three-and-a-half years by the Football Association for... more
Flutter’s Paddy Power and Betfair customer info compromised in data breach
Flutter Entertainment confirmed a data breach involving personal information occurred at its Paddy Power and Betfair brands today (8 July).... more
Boyle Sports invests over £100m in UK relaunch, becomes West Ham United’s shirt sponsor
Boyle Sports has announced a major investment of over £100 million [$137 million] to relaunch in the UK market over the next three years.... more
UK Treasury working with racing to identify ‘unintended consequences’ of gambling tax proposals
The Treasury is working with British racing to identify the “unintended consequences” of its plans to harmonise online gambling... more
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 the... more
