UK Gambling News

October 1, 2026 0

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has confirmed new technical and licensing requirements for land-based gaming machines, with the first measures...

UK Betting Shops Push Back Against Possible Tax Rise

September 28, 2026 0

Britain’s betting sector has launched a campaign to highlight the possible impact of further gambling tax increases ahead of the...

UK Moves to Restrict Betting on National Lottery Powerball

September 25, 2026 0

The UK government has launched a consultation on proposals that would prevent licensed betting operators from offering wagers on the...

Tesco Casino Scam Exposes Growing Trade in Fabricated Gambling Endorsements

September 24, 2026 0

Tesco has found itself pulled into a growing online gambling scam in which fraudsters borrow the names of well-known companies...

Manchester Raids Lead to Four Arrests in Gambling Probe

September 23, 2026 0

Police investigating suspected illegal gambling activity in Manchester city center have arrested four men and seized more than £20,000 in...

Betfred Ends Rugby League Deal Amid UK Tax Pressures

September 22, 2026 0

Betfred has confirmed it will bring its long-running sponsorship of rugby league to a close at the end of the...

Entain Urges UK to Act Faster on Unlicensed Sponsors

September 19, 2026 0

Entain has renewed its campaign for an immediate prohibition on unlicensed gambling operators sponsoring British sports teams, arguing that delays...

Great Britain Gambling Yield Reaches £17.5bn as Casino Grows

September 18, 2026 0

Great Britain’s licensed gambling industry generated £17.5 billion in gross gambling yield during the financial year from April 2025 through...

House of Lords Calls for Broad UK Gambling Advertising Curbs

September 17, 2026 0

A House of Lords committee has recommended a comprehensive restriction on gambling advertising across Great Britain, arguing that stronger controls...

Entain Plans 400 Job Cuts Amid UK Tax Pressure Risks

September 17, 2026 0

Entain has begun a consultation process that could lead to the loss of approximately 400 customer care positions across its...

UKGC Research Sets Wider View of Informed Choice in Gambling

September 16, 2026 0

New research published by the UK Gambling Commission has questioned whether simply making information available gives consumers enough support to...

Tesco Warns Customers After Fake Casino Uses Its Brand in UK

September 14, 2026 0

Tesco has reported the unauthorised use of its name by an online casino after advertisements promoting a supposed gambling operation...

UK Election Betting Case Sees More Guilty Pleas

September 11, 2026 0

The investigation into bets placed on the timing of the United Kingdom’s 2024 general election has reached another milestone after...

Illegal Gambling Networks Target Self-Excluded UK Players