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.
Evolution Gaming, a global leader in live casino solutions, is under scrutiny as the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has launched a formal review of its operating license. The investigation stems from concerns th...
Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is embroiled in a legal confrontation after being accused of reneging on a promotional agreement with a UK gambling entity. This breach occurred as he prepared for his Nov...
In a surprising turn of events, one of Bristol's largest gambling venues, Rainbow Casino, has ceased operations as of Tuesday, December 3. The casino, a notable feature in the city center, posted a notice to it...
Relax Gaming, a prominent iGaming aggregator and supplier, has recently inked a significant deal with Ivy Casino, marking a notable expansion in their offerings. This partnership allows Ivy Casino to become the...
The UK government has revealed plans for significant changes to gambling regulations in an effort to combat gambling addiction. Among the most notable proposals is a new set of restrictions on online slot machi...
The UK government is poised to introduce a mandatory levy requiring gambling operators to contribute £100 million annually towards research, education, and treatment (RET) for gambling-related harm. The levy ai...
Lawmakers in Northern Ireland have urged the UK Government to take decisive steps to limit gambling advertising across the region. Members of the Stormont Assembly’s All-Party Group on Reducing Harm Relating to...
Flutter Entertainment, a leading name in the global gambling sector, has announced a significant restructuring of its organizational design to better position the company for future growth. This strategic shift...
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has marked its fifth anniversary with the launch of an extensive Code Handbook, consolidating over 100 measures under 20 codes that its members are obliged to follow. This r...
Kiron Interactive, in partnership with Flutter Entertainment PLC and Curious Games, recently unveiled their latest casino game, Penguin Plunge, which is now exclusively available on the Sky Vegas platform. This...
The UK gambling industry recently navigated potential financial upheaval with the announcement that the autumn budget would not implement the anticipated increases in gambling duties. This decision is welcomed ...
In a significant expansion of its brand portfolio, easyGroup has announced its entry into the UK sports betting market with the launch of easyBet.net. This initiative represents a strategic move to leverage the...
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) and the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) have taken their long-standing collaboration to the next level by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formalizing their joint effo...
The UK gambling sector has been thrown into turmoil following reports that Chancellor Rachel Reeves may impose significant tax hikes on the industry. A new levy, expected to raise as much as £3 billion, is unde...
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has recently taken action against several social casino ads on TikTok, suggesting that players could win real-world money or tangible prizes. ASA found these claims mis...