Location: United Kingdom
UK gambling industry looks to strengthen ties to new government
As the political evolution in the UK continues and the dust settles on a dominant Labour general election win, Bacta has put plans in... more
Apax funds exit equity position in Genius Sports after six years
London-based private equity firm Apax Partners has fully divested its equity stake in Genius Sports. The supplier said funds advised by... more
Racing advocate Stephanie Peacock appointed gambling minister in UK’s new Labour government
Stephanie Peacock, the Labour MP for Barnsley South, has been appointed as the new gambling minister at the Department for Culture, Media... more
Gambling reforms not on the agenda in Northern Ireland
The Assembly of Northern Ireland will not review any changes to gambling laws, despite bipartisan calls for immediate action. Following... more
Entain player protection tool usage up 98% as firm highlights ESG priorities
Entain’s player protection tool Advanced Responsibility and Care (ARC) saw a 98% increase in player uptake in 2023, the operator... more
Betfred enters the red despite online gambling surge
A surge in online gambling helped Betfred’s turnover pass £900m during its latest financial year but was not enough to stop the company... more
UK racing and betting unite in welcoming Lisa Nandy’s appointment as cabinet minister with gambling oversight
Lisa Nandy has been described in glowing terms by former Labour colleague Michael Dugher as the Betting and Gaming Council chair joined... more
EveryMatrix buys FSB to grow its presence in UK, Ireland, Africa
EveryMatrix chief executive Ebbe Groes described the supplier’s acquisition of betting and igaming platform provider FSB Technology as... more
OPINION: Elevating game design with next-gen platforms, gaming software and advanced integration support from Quixant
Game development is a complex art often impacted by hardware limitations. Developers face numerous challenges throughout the process,... more
UK Betting and Gaming Council pledges support to new Labour government to put industry on “right footing”
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has voiced its support for the new Labour government following results of the General Election. The... more
