Location: United Kingdom
Northern Ireland liberalizes gambling rules, but lawmakers question why protections aren’t also in line with Great Britain
MLAs have voted to liberalize gambling rules in Northern Ireland in line with Great Britain – but the Executive has faced criticism for... more
Playtech chair Mattingley to step down
The chairman of Playtech, the London-listed gambling technology group, is to step down, triggering a search for a successor with a taste... more
Ask certain patients about gambling habits, UK health workers told
Young people leaving home for the first time and patients with mental health problems should be asked about their gambling habits when they... more
UK: William Woodhams calls time as CEO of Fitzdares
William Woodhams, CEO of Fitzdares, has announced that he will resign as leader of the heritage bookmaker on Friday, 31 January. The... more
UK High Court rules Flutter’s Sky Bet breached data laws to target problem gambler
Sky Betting & Gaming (SBG) has been found to have breached UK data protection laws in a case brought by a problem gambler who lost more... more
Pictures reveal major revamp for Grosvenor Casino in southeast England
Kent’s only casino has been given the green light for a major overhaul. CGI images show how the Grosvenor Casino at Westwood Cross,... more
British tech group Fortuna Gaming launches luxury online casino
A Newcastle gaming group has developed and launched a new casino website, designed to offer UK players with a “luxury gaming... more
UK regulator calls on licensees to ditch suppliers working in unlicensed sector
The Gambling Commission (UKGC) has called on licensed operators and suppliers to ensure they are not contributing to the unlicensed... more
UK watchdog launches investigation into KPMG’s audit of BetMGM co-owner Entain
Britain’s accounting watchdog has started an investigation into the audit conducted by KPMG of the financials of bookmaker Entain for... more
William Hill owner Evoke on a roll as turnaround strategy starts to pay off in Q4
Shares in William Hill owner Evoke rose on Friday after the gambling group lifted profit guidance, following a second consecutive quarter... more
