Location: United Kingdom
UK Chancellor ‘missed opportunity’ to raise £900m from online casinos
Rachel Reeves has been criticized over a “missed opportunity” to raise £900m from online casinos in her first budget as chancellor,... more
UK: Betting shop plans refused on health grounds in saturated city center
Plans for a new betting shop in Bradford have been refused on health grounds. A planning application to convert a vacant bar on Broadway... more
Two former execs of Entain predecessor sue UK Gambling Commission
Two former GVC Holdings executives initiated legal proceedings against the Gambling Commission in the UK High Court on 29 October. The... more
Northern Ireland legislative group calls for gambling advertising restrictions
The Northern Ireland Assembly’s All-Party Group (APG) on Reducing Harm Related to Gambling is pressing the Westminster Government to... more
UK’s online GGY up 11% in Q3 as slots revenue reaches record high
The UK Gambling Commission has reported a gross gambling yield (GGY) of £1.32 billion in the three months to 30 September as slots... more
UK gambling operator share prices surge after escaping tax hike
Share prices of listed UK gambling operators rebounded after the industry escaped the rumored dramatic tax hike in the Autumn Budget 2024.... more
UK: Founder of airline easyJet takes punt on gambling with launch of EasyBet
Stelios Haji-Ioannou has stamped the Easy brand on everything from aeroplanes to pizza joints, with varying degrees of success. Now the... more
Entain sees record NFL betting figures from UK and Ireland
Entain has reported a significant rise in NFL betting activity in the UK and Ireland, following the 2024/25 season and three high-profile... more
Six English Premier League clubs found to be breaking new gambling sponsorship rules
Six Premier League clubs are reportedly in hot water for flouting regulations designed to protect fans from the harms of gambling. In a... more
XLMedia to sell North American assets to Sportradar for up to $30 million
XLMedia conditionally agreed to sell its North America business to Swiss sports data and analytics company Sportradar for up to $30 million... more
