Location: United Kingdom
UK Gambling Commission lifts LEBOM licence suspension after conditions met
LEBOM’s licence suspension has been lifted by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) just under a week after the initial decision. In an update... more
UK Gambling Commission suspends LEBOM for ‘unacceptable’ GAMSTOP integration failure
Football prediction app LEBOM has been suspended by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) for failing to enable access to GAMSTOP. The company... more
‘Woeful’ UK Department for Education blamed as betting firms gain access to children’s data
The Department for Education (DfE) has been found responsible for an “unacceptable” breach of data protection laws over betting firms using... more
UK: Players to wear yellow laces in support of ban on gambling ads in soccer
British footballers will stage their first on-pitch protest against the effects of gambling harm this weekend, with more than 100 players... more
Former FanDuel execs gain license for blockchain betting platform BetDEX
Blockchain betting platform BetDEX – based across Glasgow, Edinburgh and New York – has announced that it has been licensed and regulated... more
William Hill to operate in-stadium sportsbook at Celtic FC in Scotland
William Hill has signed a partnership with the Scottish top-flight’s Celtic FC, becoming the club’s official in-stadium betting partner.... more
UK gaming tax intake rises in H1 of 2022-23, but remote duty down
UK provisional betting and gaming tax intake for the six months to 30 September has risen 11.0% from £1.46bn to £1.62bn ($1.85bn) compared... more
Bruin Capital appoints Stuart Simms CEO of Oddschecker
Oddschecker Global Media has announced the appointment of Stuart Simms as new CEO, effective 1 November. The announcement sees Oddschecker... more
Incoming UK National Lottery operator Allwyn in £100m talks to buy incumbent Camelot
The next operator of the National Lottery is in talks to buy the incumbent, Camelot, in a £100m [$115m] deal that would pave the way for... more
UK gambling minister steps down after three months in role; new appointee will be fifth to oversee Gambling Act review
The prospect of further delays to the gambling review has heightened after Damian Collins announced he will no longer serve as gambling... more
