Location: United Kingdom
Wynn Resorts the latest casino operator to face cyberattack, ransom demand: report
Cybercriminals have set a Monday deadline and demanded a $1.5 million ransom payment from Wynn Resorts Ltd., threatening to release some of... more
British government mulls sponsorship ban on unlicensed gambling companies
LONDON (AP) — Gambling companies who do not have a license in the United Kingdom might be banned from sponsoring teams in soccer’s Premier... more
OPINION: Britain’s gambling harms system is in crisis and no one cares
These last few months I have spoken to gambling harms professionals up and down the country, and have come to the conclusion there are two... more
Rank Group appoints former Manchester United exec CFO as it continues CEO hunt
London-listed Rank Group has appointed Cliff Baty as its interim Chief Financial Officer as it remains on the hunt for a new Chief... more
Former bank in Greater Manchester slated to become Merkur casino
The former Barclays Bank in Oldham town centre could become a casino under plans submitted to Oldham Council. They detail the proposed... more
Grosvenor Casinos owner Rank Group names new CCO amid wider leadership transition
LSE-listed Rank Group Plc has appointed Jenny Blogg as its new Chief Commercial Officer, with the former Allwyn UK Operations Director set... more
UK Gambling Commission CEO Andrew Rhodes steps down for ‘new role’
Gambling Commission chief executive Andrew Rhodes resigned today (9 February) to take up an as-yet unknown new role. The leadership... more
Betfred expands Sportsradar partnership in welcome boost for high-street betting
Betfred has extended and expanded its longstanding agreement with NASDAQ-listed Sportradar in a boost for high-street bookies. Sportradar,... more
UK government U-turns on legacy funding policy for gambling harms charities
The British Government’s gambling harms prevention commissioner has U-turned on its previous industry funding policy for gambling... more
UK’s first dedicated Aristocrat gaming space launches at London’s Empire Casino
Metropolitan Gaming, in partnership with Aristocrat Gaming, has introduced Aristocrat on the Square, a new gaming experience for guests at... more

