Location: United Kingdom
Betting and Gaming Council hits back at Wales’ decision to ban greyhound racing
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has stated that it is “deeply disappointed” with the decision to halt greyhound racing in Wales. The... more
UK Gambling Commission ‘vigorously’ rejects claims it failed in Luke Ashton case
The Gambling Commission told NEXT.io it “vigorously” disagrees with claims it failed in its regulatory responsibilities after being sued by... more
UK’s horse racing betting turnover impacted by affordability checks, says BHA
The British Horseracing Authority has blamed the Gambling Commission’s financial risk checks for falling betting revenue in 2024, as... more
Greyhound racing to be banned in Wales
Greyhound racing will be banned “as soon as practically possible”, the Welsh government has said in what would be a first for... more
UK Gambling Commission defends 888 review in Kenny Alexander privacy suit
The Gambling Commission has defended its handling of the 888 license review after Kenny Alexander and Lee Feldman made allegations of... more
UK Gambling Commission outlines money laundering and terrorist threats
The Gambling Commission has detailed key trends and emerging threats in managing anti-money laundering (AML) in the betting sector, noting... more
Betting giants spared regulatory action after secret deals with UK regulator
Betting firms have been reaching secret deals with Britain’s gambling watchdog, including surrendering revenues for failings that are kept... more
Former Entain bosses sue company over bribery deal
The former CEO and chair of Entain sued the business over information it shared with UK prosecutors as part of its £615m deal to settle... more
Stake to zone in on Brazil and Italy in line with UK exit
Following its removal from the UK market [last] week, Stake has outlined that it will focus on its Italian and Brazilian offerings. The... more
Stake and Everton: How a porn star led to a Gambling Commission warning
Everton shirt sponsor Stake has left the UK market after the country’s Gambling Commission (GC) launched an investigation into the... more
