Location: United Kingdom
UK casino’s license reinstated after suspension
A casino’s license has been reinstated after it was suspended over “serious concerns” around money laundering and... more
Sweepmate applies US-style predictions product to UK soccer matchdays
The founders of Sweepmate set out to build a matchday-optimized game that follows every twist of live football, and move beyond what... more
UK gambling firms spent £2 billion on advertising last year, boosting calls for tax hike
British gambling companies spent an “astronomic” £2bn [$2.6bn] on advertising and marketing last year, according to a new estimate that has... more
New UK public health strategy targets male fallout of gambling harms
The government’s newly published “Men’s Health Strategy” calls for a deeper focus on how problem gambling impacts the male population of... more
Flutter’s Sky Bet relocates HQ to Malta to slash its UK tax bill by up to £55m a year
One of the UK’s largest gambling firms, Sky Bet, has relocated its headquarters to Malta – in a move that could cut its UK tax bill... more
Former British PM raises tax avoidance concerns over Sky Bet move
Former prime minister Gordon Brown has asked MPs on the Treasury Select Committee to investigate whether betting firms are exploiting the... more
Merkur UK applies to open storefront casino in south coast city
Plans have been submitted in an attempt to convert a former bank into a 24 hour casino. An application seeking full planning permission has... more
All bets off a London casino district if slot machine taxes rise, industry warns
A mooted plan to increase tax on slot machines would imperil investment in the sector worth hundreds of millions of pounds and undermine... more
Paperwork blunder by UK bookmaker reveals possible illegal offshore operation
The Gambling Commission has demanded a UK bookmaker hand over a trove of financial documents after the company accidentally disclosed... more
Rank Group elects John H. Ott as new chair for 2026 transformation
Rank Group Plc has confirmed the appointment of John H. Ott as the new Chairman of the LSE-listed gambling group, effective 17 November... more
