Location: United Kingdom
Merkur loses appeal to extend English casino’s hours to overnight
A casino company lost an appeal over its bid to open an amusement arcade 21 hours a day, with an inspector saying it would cause... more
MGM credits regional and global reach, digital, and Marriott partnership as contributors to record Q1
MGM Resorts International’s earnings conference call Wednesday was marked by a slight change in presentation. Instead of CEO Bill... more
Bally’s: “No urgency” about Tropicana site, Chicago profitability on track
During Wednesday’s earnings call with Wall Street analysts, Bally’s Corporation executives indicated no intentions for the site of the... more
Bally’s revenue up in first quarter, though profit swings to loss
Bally’s Corp. posted a loss of $173 million in the first quarter of 2024, released after the closing bell on Wall Street. This triggered a... more
UK to pilot ‘light touch’ affordability checks for online gamblers starting in August
“Light touch” financial vulnerability checks for gamblers will come into force from August, the regulator has confirmed. Checks will... more
The UK’s online GGY rose 5 percent last quarter vs. 2023, while retail lagged
Total online gross gambling yield (GGY) from licensed betting operators across the UK for the quarter ending March 31 was £1.4 billion... more
Flutter shareholders back U.S. primary listing, in blow to London exchange
Paddy Power owner Flutter Entertainment is aiming to complete the move of its primary share listing from London to New York by the end of... more
UK introduces interim affordability code with £25,000 threshold for submitting financial documents
A new interim gambling industry code, which it is promised will reduce the number of punters being asked for personal financial documents... more
Online gambling firm 888 to withdraw ads on London transit and elsewhere after backlash
The online casino company 888.com will withdraw adverts from locations including London’s transport network after a backlash against their... more
Reformist UK lawmakers demand intervention on gambling advertising
Industry reformists at the House of Lords have stated that the Gambling Review’s White Paper falls significantly short on advertising... more
