Location: United Kingdom
OPINION: Gambling’s pervasiveness saps joy from watching sports
Those who enjoy gambling on their favorite sport may welcome the announcement of a deal between ESPN, arguably the most powerful sports... more
FS Gaming reduces stake in 888 as deal with Shay Segev called off
An agreement between FS Gaming Investments and Shay Segev which saw the DAZN Group CEO transfer voting rights to his shares in 888 Holdings... more
Rank Group’s H1 results show ‘tourist tax’ holds back Grosvenor Casinos London recovery
The boss of Grosvenor Casinos owner Rank Group said Middle Eastern high-rollers are choosing Paris and Milan over London, holding its... more
Entain’s shares fall as its joint-venture partner MGM enters UK market with rival tech and BetMGM branding
Shares in Ladbrokes and Coral owner Entain fell as its US joint venture partner MGM Resorts announced that it would launch an online... more
Entain comments on BetMGM’s entry into the UK market
Earlier today [Thursday], MGM Resorts announced that it would be launching the BetMGM brand into the UK market, including parts of its... more
England’s World Cup championship run boosts betting, fueled by women bettors
England’s run to its first appearance in the FIFA Women’s World Cup final appears to be stoking increased sports betting interest in the... more
London’s Hippodrome Casino and EPIC Risk Management expand scope of cooperation on gambling harm
The Hippodrome, one of London’s oldest and most prominent casinos, has depended its partnership with gambling harm consultancy EPIC Risk... more
888 slips to loss in H1 as UK revenue dips, but no impact expected from gambling watchdog probe
William Hill owner 888 slipped to a loss as UK revenue declined amid stricter regulations to protect vulnerable gamblers, but the business... more
UK Gambling Commission head lambasts ‘unacceptable’ misuse of problem gambling stats
Andrew Rhodes, Chief Executive of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), has published an open letter, warning stakeholders of the... more
UK: Investigation finds gambling operators are targeting Fantasy Premier League players
The gambling industry is targeting adverts at players of Fantasy Premier League, an online football game that is open to children, the BBC... more
