United Kingdom

August 13, 2026 0

Britain’s regulated betting industry has warned that further increases in taxation and operating costs could accelerate betting shop closures and...

Vicky Foxcroft to Become Britain’s New Gambling Minister

August 12, 2026 0

Vicky Foxcroft MP is set to become the UK minister responsible for gambling, taking over the brief from Baroness Fiona...

Burnham Moves To Remove UK Betting Shop Planning Rule

August 11, 2026 0

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to give local councils greater authority over the opening of betting shops...

South Yorkshire Police Seize Cash And Gold In Gambling Raids

August 10, 2026 0

South Yorkshire Police have seized more than £110,000 in cash, gold items and illegal betting equipment during coordinated raids targeting...

LeoVegas Brings Tiger Sportsbook to UK Betting Brands

August 8, 2026 0

LeoVegas Group has introduced its proprietary Tiger sportsbook platform to the UK, extending the technology across its BetMGM, LeoVegas and...

British Jockey Club Departure Intensifies Racing Governance Rift

August 5, 2026 0

The governance structure of British horse racing faces renewed uncertainty after The Jockey Club confirmed it will leave the Racecourse...

Gambling Software Suppliers Face Higher AML Risk Review

August 3, 2026 0

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has increased the money laundering risk rating for gambling software suppliers from low to medium in...

Flutter Completes London Stock Exchange Delisting

August 3, 2026 0

Flutter Entertainment has officially ended its presence on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), with the gambling group’s shares now trading exclusively on...

Betfred Scales Back Retail Estate as Tax Pressures Mount

August 1, 2026 0

Betfred has announced plans to close 132 betting shops across the United Kingdom, a move that is expected to result...

BOYLE Sports New Leeds United Betting Partner

July 30, 2026 0

Leeds United has entered a multi-year agreement with BOYLE Sports, naming the bookmaker as its official betting partner for the United...

Entain Begins UK CMO Search After Charlotte Emery Steps Down

July 21, 2026 0

Entain has launched an executive search for a new Chief Marketing Officer for its UK business following the departure of...

UK Gambling Survey Shows Stable Trends During 2025

July 18, 2026 0

The UK Gambling Commission has released the third annual Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB), providing a detailed overview of...

Rank Group Navigates UK Gambling Tax Hikes with Job Cuts and Growth

July 17, 2026 0

Rank Group Plc, owner of Grosvenor Casinos, Mecca Bingo, and Spain’s Enracha Casinos, has confirmed a round of staff reductions...

Entain to Cut 500 Roles to Offset UK Online Gambling Tax Hikes