Britain’s largest gambling operators have urged Chancellor John Healey to reject further gambling tax increases in the upcoming Budget, warning that higher duties could trigger additional betting shop closures, casino shutdowns and thousands of job losses across the country. The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) coordinated the appeal in a letter signed by senior executives from Entain, Flutter UK & Ireland, bet365, Bally’s Corporation, evoke and Betfred. The companies are calling on the government to rule out an increase in […]

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Betfred has announced plans to close 132 betting shops across the United Kingdom, a move that is expected to result in approximately 600 job losses as the bookmaker responds to rising operating costs and increased taxation on the gambling sector. The company confirmed that it has begun a consultation process with employees affected by the proposed closures. The sites earmarked for closure account for just over 10% of Betfred’s retail network, making it one of the largest reductions to the […]

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LiveScore Malta Limited has confirmed that its LiveScore Bet brand will withdraw from the Bulgarian market, with operations scheduled to end by the close of 2025. The decision places the company among a growing number of gambling operators reassessing their market exposure after major fiscal changes in the United Kingdom and continued uncertainty in parts of Europe. The group stated that the move follows a review of how recent tax decisions and regulatory risks affect its wider business. LiveScore Bet […]

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