If you count the thousands of betting shops along with the casinos, the United Kingdom offers more gambling facilities than the United States, the country with the most casinos in the world. The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) administers one of the world's largest and most robust regulatory and enforcement frameworks in existence, so the Gambling Commision features prominently in our reporting about the UK. London is also home to some of the most important conferences and trade shows for online and terrestrial casinos so were cover those as well.
Mergers and acquisitions occur in Great Britain with greater regularity as the industry consolidates and big fish eat smaller fish. Not all partnerships result in one of the entities being consumed, so we stay on top of news about UK-based and licensed online casino game developers as software agnostic platforms dominate the industry.
The Grand National is expected to witness an alarming rise in illegal betting, with industry analysts projecting that nearly £10 million will be wagered through unregulated channels. This surge in illicit gambl...
In a significant legislative session on March 17, the United Kingdom House of Lords overturned a proposed amendment aimed at banning gambling sponsorships within English football. The decision came during a spi...
As March 2025 approaches, the horse racing world turns its attention to the Cheltenham Festival, a beacon of tradition and competition set in the heart of Gloucestershire, UK. This festival, running from March ...
When Corrinne Durber, a gardener from Gloucestershire, UK, noticed that her £1 million jackpot win on a Paddy Power game was drastically reduced to just £20,000, she faced a critical decision. Opting not to acc...
Aspire Global, operating under AG Communications Limited, is confronting severe regulatory repercussions as they have been fined £1,407,834 after an investigation by the UK Gambling Commission uncovered profoun...
In a significant policy shift, the Welsh government has declared its intention to outlaw greyhound racing, positioning itself as the first nation within the UK to enforce such a prohibition. This decision was m...
Former executives of Entain PLC, a major player in the global betting market, are embroiled in a legal battle against the company and its long-standing legal advisor from the UK, Addleshaw Goddard (AG). The dis...
In a significant regulatory action, the UK's Gambling Commission has imposed a £95,450 fine on Merkur Slots UK. This penalty stems from the company's failure to adhere to social responsibility obligations after...
A United Kingdom High Court ruling has determined that Sky Betting & Gaming, a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment, unlawfully collected and utilized a customer's data for marketing without obtaining proper...
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission has issued a strong warning to the gambling industry following the discovery of licensed casino games being made available on unregulated websites targeting British consum...
The UK’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has launched an investigation into the auditing practices of KPMG, the Big Four accounting firm, with regard to its audit of Entain plc's financial statements for the ...
In an exciting move that bolsters its presence in the live casino sector, Pragmatic Play has entered into an exclusive agreement with Flutter Entertainment. As part of this deal, Pragmatic Play will provide ded...
Hacksaw Gaming’s latest slot, Le Viking, ushers in a fresh chapter for Smokey, the time-traveling raccoon who previously ventured through the Wild West and ancient Egypt. After his successful appearances in Le ...
Wynn Resorts has announced its intention to acquire Crown London, a high-end, members-only casino located in the upscale Mayfair district of London. This acquisition is still subject to the approval of regulato...
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has imposed a £1 million fine on Greentube Alderney, which operates the Admiral Casino brand, after the company was found to have failed repeatedly in its obligations to adhere...