Location: United Kingdom
Entain CEO appointment ‘positive,’ analyst says
In an announcement made over the weekend, Gavin Isaacs has been tapped as the new CEO of Entain. Interim CEO Stella David will transfer to... more
UK’s new Labour government urged to follow through on Tories’ promised £100m gambling levy
Keir Starmer has been urged to follow through on the previous government’s plan for a £100m-a-year [$129m] levy on gambling companies. In... more
UK Gambling Commission issues fair terms notice on account withdrawals & confiscated funds
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has notified online licensees of compliance expectations and duties concerning customer account... more
A £53m gamble: Billionaire’s company claims it was tricked into buying UK online betting firm that was worth ‘nil’
Ensconced within the luxury of his £30m Knightsbridge pad overlooking Hyde Park, the billionaire Teddy Sagi laid his cards on the table. “I... more
William Hill owner Evoke slumps after first-half profits miss targets
The owner of William Hill and 888 said it has fallen behind profit targets after a “disappointing” first half of 2024. Evoke, which was... more
Merkur UK backs university project on next generation of gaming technology
Merkur UK has formed an academic partnership with the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) to advance the development of its gaming... more
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


