Location: United Kingdom
Evolution license under investigation by UK Gambling Commission
The Gambling Commission has launched an investigation into supplier Evolution Gaming for suspected black-market activity, which could... more
Charles Counsell named interim chair of UK Gambling Commission
Charles Counsell OBE has been announced as the Interim Chair to the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) for a nine-month term. Appointed by the... more
Unlicensed online casinos target children through Roblox, investigation finds
A Sky News investigation has revealed that illegal online casinos are allowing children to sign up and gamble using their Roblox accounts.... more
Gamban founder calls for horse racing to be excluded from UK affordability checks
Matt Zarb-Cousin, the co-founder and director of external affairs at Gamban, has called for horse racing to be exempt from the UK’s... more
UK: Patient paid £70K after Parkinson’s drug triggers ‘uncontrollable’ gambling addiction
The NHS has paid out tens of thousands to a man who developed an “uncontrollable” gambling problem after he was given a common Parkinson’s... more
UK: White label sponsorship deals ‘under threat’ amid BC.Game scandal
Gambling minister Baroness Twycross warned further action could be taken against white label sponsorship deals last week. Twycross,... more
Glasgow councillor says UK gambling levy must help local communities
Questions over how the government’s proposed gambling levy will work have been raised by a Glasgow councillor amid concerns over addiction... more
Pizza Hut criticized over ‘dangerous’ UK promotion including free spins at online roulette
Pizza Hut has been criticised for running a “dangerous” promotion that offered customers “free spins” at online casinos with their... more
UK government evaluation to consider consumer impact of Gambling Act Review
The UK government’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is to consider whether white paper reform measures are being... more
Betfair founder and owner-breeder Andrew Black warns about spiraling impact of £3 billion black hole
Owner-breeder and Betfair co-founder Andrew Black fears there is “more to come” as the spiraling impact of falling betting... more


