Location: United Kingdom
Ladbrokes owner prepares to cut 400 jobs weeks after profit boost
The Ladbrokes owner, Entain, has said it is preparing to cut 400 jobs, only weeks after the FTSE 100 business reported better than expected... more
BGC: “Complete ban on advertising will not make gambling disappear”
The UK’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has slammed proposals for a complete ban on gambling advertising following lobbying by the Local... more
Conservatives’ campaign chief admits cheating at gambling by betting on date of 2024 general election
The Conservative Party’s former director of campaigning today admitted cheating at gambling by betting on the date of the 2024 general... more
Scotland: Hurstwood Holdings subsidiary AM Sci Tech acquires Maybury Casino in Edinburgh
Hurstwood Holdings’ subsidiary AM Sci Tech on Thursday acquried Maybury Casino in Edinburgh, Scotland, for £2.9 million. The purchase price... more
Bet 365 to axe hundreds of jobs after Labour’s tax raid on gambling
A major betting company is planning to axe hundreds of jobs following Labour’s recent tax raids on the gambling industry. Bet365 is... more
UK Gambling Commission’s 20-month wait for a permanent chair ends as it hires Ruth Evans
Lisa Nandy has made a key appointment in the UK gambling sector, entrusting Ruth Evans with the role of Chair of the Gambling Commission.... more
UK eyes tax jackpot from slot machines in tight budget
The chancellor, John Healey, is considering increasing taxes on slot machines as part of efforts to raise billions of pounds in the October... more
Ruth Evans appointed to five-year term as chair of UK Gambling Commission
Lisa Nandy has made a key appointment in the UK gambling sector, entrusting Ruth Evans with the role of Chair of the Gambling Commission.... more
Flutter’s long goodbye from betting shops in Ireland and the UK accelerates
There was a time when the local bookie was a staple in most towns and suburbs around the country. The likes of a newsagent, a post office... more
UK weighs lifting ban on US-style prediction markets
The City regulator has held talks with trading platforms about the possibility of relaxing a ban on prediction markets amid the rapid rise... more
