Location: United Kingdom
Betfair criticised by coroner over British gambler’s death
A coroner has found Betfair should have done more to help a gambling addict before he killed himself. Luke Ashton, 40, from Leicester, died... more
UK: Leicester hotel and casino sold in £8.75m deal
A 95-bedroom Travelodge hotel and adjoining Grosvenor Casino in Leicester city centre have been sold to a mystery buyer – described as a... more
Gambling select committee gathers feedback on UK white paper
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) select committee into the government’s regulation of gambling has invited reactions to... more
UK: Aberdeen casino re-launches with MERKUR branding and glitzy ‘Las Vegas style’ opening party
The new operators of an Aberdeen casino have held a ‘Las Vegas’ re-opening for the venue. Guests at Rainbow Casino on Summer... more
English Premier League, Genius Sports extend data partnership through 2024-25
Genius Sports is extending its partnership with the English Premier League, one of the most valuable data contracts in global sports. Under... more
English Premier League club Aston Villa accused of ‘dangerous’ new shirt sponsorship deal with betting company
Aston Villa have been accused of a “tone-deaf” and “dangerous” new shirt sponsorship deal with controversial online betting company BK8.... more
Galaxy Gaming gains exclusive distribution rights for Talisman Group’s EZ Baccarat
Galaxy Gaming Wednesday announced an agreement for the exclusive distribution rights of the Talisman Group’s EZ Baccarat table game.... more
GambleAware and NHS England back statutory levy
Put forward as one of several proposed regulatory changes in the recent Gambling Act white paper, the levy would be paid to the Gambling... more
Problem gambling poses risk to 130,000-plus people in State
More than 130,000 Irish people suffer from problem gambling or are at risk of it, according to a study that highlights the large and... more
Glasgow must be empowered to act on gambling regulation, warns councillor
Gambling must be recognised as a public health hazard with gambling powers devolved to the Scottish Government in a bid to tackle the... more

