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 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...
Sky Betting & Gaming has come under scrutiny after unlawfully sharing customer data with advertising companies, leading to a formal reprimand (pdf) by the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). This ...
A new study has revealed that up to £4.3 billion is being wagered annually by 1.5 million Brits on the UK’s growing black market for gambling. The research, conducted by Frontier Economics and commissioned by t...
The United Kingdom's Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) officially announced today, September 9, the commencement of Grainne Hurst in her role as CEO. Previously a key figure at Entain, Grainne Hurst brings a dec...
Swintt, the EGR award-winning software provider, has officially made its debut in the UK market in collaboration with the innovative iGaming operator, SuprNation. This strategic partnership marks a significant ...
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has recently heralded the introduction of new Codes of Conduct for Gambling Related Agreements across prominent sports organizations, marking a significant advancement in th...
The Gambling Commission has initiated what is projected to be the world's most expansive gambling survey, setting a new standard for comprehending gambling behaviors in Britain. This groundbreaking survey, invo...
In a significant development in the fight against cybercrime, a 17-year-old boy from Walsall, England, was arrested for his alleged involvement in a cyberattack that severely impacted MGM Resorts International....
Stakelogic Live, renowned for its innovative live casino content, proudly announces a new partnership with L&L Europe. This collaboration introduces Stakelogic’s state-of-the-art Chroma Key Studio technolog...
The United Kingdom has long been one of the world’s premier online gambling markets. Stewarded by the Gambling Commission, the industry has been able to thrive thanks to the strict rules put in place and the ba...
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has expressed its support and optimism following Labour's resounding victory in the recent General Election. The BGC has pledged to work closely with the new government to e...
LeoVegas Group’s newly launched international sportsbook brand, BetMGM, has announced a significant new partnership with Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. This three-year deal will see BetMGM prominently feature...
Rank UK has officially launched a series of Hacksaw Gaming titles, marking a significant milestone in their partnership. This collaboration promises to redefine gaming experiences with a diverse array of engagi...
Britain’s election betting scandal got even bigger on Tuesday night as a Labour candidate admitted he had put a wager on himself losing the election. Kevin Craig, the Labour candidate for the Central Suffolk an...