Location: United Kingdom
Gambling addiction played major part in British man’s death, coroner rules
A gambling disorder played a major part in the death of a sales manager who took his own life in 2021, a coroner has ruled. A lack of... more
Ex-execs of Entain predecessor granted permission to appeal UKGC case
Kenny Alexander and Lee Feldman have been granted permission for their case against the [UK] Gambling Commission to be reviewed by the... more
‘Self-harm on an immense scale’: industry reacts to UK’s financial risk assessment rollout
The industry has hit back today at the Gambling Commission’s plans to introduce Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs) for a select group of... more
Entain general counsel Simon Zinger to depart
Simon Zinger will be leaving his roles as group general counsel and chief customer care officer at Entain, according to multiple sources... more
UK gamblers betting more than £1,000 to face new checks, Gambling Commission confirms over industry concerns
Gamblers who spend more than £1,000 [$1,334] online in a 24-hour window will have to undergo a financial risk assessment, the industry... more
UK health agency warns levy-funded charities against attending industry events
The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) has warned recipients of statutory levy funding that they should abstain from... more
Study says adult gaming centres 6X more common in deprived areas of the UK
Social Market Foundation (SMF) research suggests that adult gaming centres (AGCs) are over six times more common in socially deprived... more
Merkur Slots invests £800k in two new UK venues
Merkur Slots has opened two new venues as part of a wider £5m [$6.6m] UK investment program, with further venue expansion planned across... more
UK: Leeds’ biggest casino will be sold to Merkur after council approval
A ‘super casino’ in Leeds is set to be taken over by a new operator after license terms were agreed with the council. An agreement has been... more
UK government to raise gambling license fees from October 2026
The Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has settled on a 25% increase on UK gambling license fees, but unsurprisingly has noted... more
