Location: United Kingdom
William Hill to close 200 UK retail locations, blames ‘significant tax increases’
William Hill has announced it will be closing 200 high street stores just months after the Labour government’s ‘highly... more
UK gambling charities given eleventh hour funding extension, sources say
British gambling harms charities rejected from statutory levy funding have been asked to apply for a three-month transitional fund to... more
English Premier League clubs fear huge revenue loss after gambling ad ban
Much fun has been poked at Chelsea for their lack of a shirt sponsor in recent years but the west London club could find themselves... more
Government clashes with industry as UK racing levy confirmed at 10%
The horse racing sector has expressed its dissatisfaction with Gambling Minister Baroness Twycross’ announcement that the Horserace Betting... more
Paddy Power job losses on the table as Flutter prepares for UK taxes
Flutter Entertainment is pressing ahead with a restructure of its marketing department at Paddy Power, according to an email seen by SBC... more
UK review may spare white label football sponsorships
Legal experts believe the white label gambling sponsorship model should not be at risk if the UK government implements a ban on unlicensed... more
William Hill seeks return of thousands after casino game glitch credits punters in error
William Hill have asked customers to return funds erroneously credited to their accounts by a malfunction to one of its online casino... more
Affordability checks back as point of contention for UK gambling
Gambling trade bodies in the UK have pleaded with the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) to rethink the financial risk assessments (FRAs) in... more
UK gambling group Evoke says first quarter started positively
London-listed industry giant evoke is set to release its FY25 results on 29 April after a turbulent period which has involved headwinds... more
Gibraltar updates gambling rules as UK tax pressure grows
New gambling legislation passed by the Gibraltar Parliament on Wednesday will update an effective but ageing framework and create... more
