Location: United Kingdom
Flutter execs hope for prediction-market shutdown, analyst says
A Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on prediction markets provided clarity, executives of Flutter Entertainment said, but event... more
Gambling Commission issues final call for feedback on UK regulatory burdens
UK gambling licensees and stakeholders have been notified that the Gambling Commission’s call for proposals to reduce or limit regulatory... more
UK’s new gambling minister to address reforms at Labour Party conference
Vicky Foxcroft will make a first public appearance in her new capacity as gambling minister at a fringe event during the Labour Party... more
Betfred tycoon Fred Done, Britain’s top taxpayer, cuts sports funding in gambling tax row
Britain’s biggest taxpayer is to stop funding one of Andy Burnham’s favourite sports while flinging the horseracing industry into turmoil... more
Rank Group chief says UK casinos and bingo halls ‘face closure from budget tax hikes’
Britain’s bingo halls and casinos will become “collateral damage” if John Healey increases taxes on slot machines in his first budget next... more
Britain’s GamCare says gamification of everyday life emerging as new harm pathway
People contacting GamCare’s National Gambling Helpline are increasingly describing harm outside traditional gambling boundaries, according... more
UK’s gambling revenue topped £17.5 billion last year, powered by online casino
Gross gambling yield (GGY) in the UK increased to £17.5bn [$23.4bn] during the 12 months to March 2026, with growth in the online casino... more
UK’s land-based gaming venues feel the heat after summer of extreme weather
Extreme heat has reshaped the usual summer trading patterns for some of Britain’s land-based gambling venues, with 2026 the hottest summer... more
UK: House of Lords committee demands ban on gambling ads, sponsorships
Peers have demanded a ban on gambling advertising, marketing and sponsorship, claiming that Britain should shrink the betting industry to... more
U.K. gamblers seek clearer information, empathetic retail staff, study shows
A qualitative study published on Wednesday by the Gambling Commission revealed that gambling consumers believe the availability of... more
