Location: United Kingdom
UK: Online slots to be limited to £5 per spin, as government confirms statutory levy to raise £100M from industry
The amount of money people can place on a single online slots bet will be restricted for the first time as part of a wider government... more
Marcus Boyle to step down as UK Gambling Commission chair in January
Marcus Boyle will step down as chair of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) on 31 January 2025. The UKGC credited Boyle with leading the... more
UK: GambleAware services 12% more people seeking help in 2024 than last year
Gambling harms charity GambleAware has highlighted that there’s been a 12% increase in people using its support compared to the previous... more
UK government poised to announce £100m levy on gambling companies: report
Casinos and bookmakers in Great Britain will be forced to pay a £100m-a-year [$125m] levy to fund research, education and treatment of... more
Northern Ireland government asks UK to restrict gambling advertising
The UK Government has been urged to restrict gambling advertising in Northern Ireland. Members of the Stormont Assembly’s All Party Group... more
LiveScore Group to cut over 100 jobs in restructuring move
Sports media specialist LiveScore Group is set to eliminate more than 100 roles across multiple business locations, including London. The... more
GambleAware wants UK to increase ad restrictions in line with European peers
The charity believes a number of policy changes should be made to address public health concerns around the impact of gambling marketing,... more
UK’s High Court sides with Flutter in landmark problem gambling case
The UK’s High Court sided with Flutter Entertainment on Friday (15 November) in a landmark case that probed whether operators owe a duty of... more
UK Gambling Commission considering charges in election-betting scandal
Up to five people – possibly including a politician – could face prosecution in the betting scandal over the date of the... more
Flutter Entertainment’s first stock buyback highlights Q3 earnings call
Peter Jackson, CEO of Flutter Entertainment, hailed an “excellent” third quarter in a November 12 earnings call. He also took the occasion... more
