Sports
October 9, 2025
Almost 9% of All EPL Opening Weekend Betting Ads Came from Offshore Operators
A recent study by the University of Bristol’s Bristol Hub for Gambling Harms Research once again examined the prevalence of gambling ads during the English Premier League’s opening weekend. In addition to discovering that the number of advertisements remained incredibly high despite all the restrictions, the study understood that roughly 9% of all ads promoted […]
Industry
October 8, 2025
UKGC Moves Ahead with Mandatory Deposit Limits to Strengthen Player Protection
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is moving forward with new measures to strengthen consumer protections and help players control their spending. This measure marks another milestone in a broader overhaul of responsible gambling measures. The UKGC noted that these measures are necessary to keep pace with shifting industry dynamics and a rise in gambling harm. […]
Industry
October 7, 2025
Calls for a Ban on Gambling Ads in London’s Public Transport Rise Again
The issue of gambling advertisements on London’s buses, trains, and Underground stations has resurfaced, with Ministers now facing renewed pressure to establish a formal definition of harmful gambling. This would enable the Mayor of London to implement a ban on betting ads across public transport. Organizations Call for Ban on Gambling Ads in London’s TfL […]
Industry
October 7, 2025
BOS Denies Svenska Spel’s Proposal for Stricter iGaming Regulations
The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) has responded to Svenska Spel (Sweden’s state-owned gambling company)’s recent proposals for changes to the Swedish gambling market, disputing them and arguing that the new regulatory suggestions could lead to unintended consequences. BOS Pushes Back Against Svenska Spel’s Proposal Svenska Spel recently released a new report outlining […]
Industry
October 7, 2025
Plumpton Racecourse Breaks Ranks to Support Levy Reform Plan
The Plumpton Racecourse now stands against much of the UK racing establishment by endorsing a proposal to reform the way UK horse racing is financed. The Sussex venue recently submitted a paper to HM Treasury, backing the Social Market Foundation’s (SMF) plan to increase the Horserace Betting Levy twofold to 20% and lower the general […]
Industry
October 7, 2025
Spain Wants Tobacco-Style Warnings on Gambling Ads
At the end of June, we reported on the encouraging conclusions of a peer-reviewed Harm Reduction Journal research that showed that the number of new online gambling accounts in Spain dropped a staggering 55% to 1.35 million in 2023 from the 3.01 million in 2020, a change mainly tied to the country’s gambling ad restrictions […]
Industry
October 6, 2025
UK Gambling Commission Reports 1.4M Struggle with Gambling Problems
According to groundbreaking figures released by the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC), an estimated 1.4 million adults in Britain, comprising more than 2.5% of the country’s adult population, struggle with a gambling problem. UKGC Publishes Concerning Findings on People With Gambling Issues Gambling is deeply ingrained in UK culture, with betting shops being a familiar […]
Legal
October 6, 2025
Former Ladbrokes Chief to Appear in UK Court over Bribery Charges
Ex-Ladbrokes CEO Kenny Alexander appeared in a London courtroom on Monday alongside other former senior figures from the gambling industry. The defendants face allegations of bribery and fraud linked to the operator’s controversial past operations in Turkey. If found guilty, the accused could face substantial penalties, including up to 10 years’ imprisonment and significant fines. […]
Industry
October 6, 2025
Entain Might Scale Down Its Presence in the UK as Tax Hike Debates Continue
Entain’s chief executive officer, Stella David, has warned against raising the United Kingdom’s gaming taxes, as it could lead to the shutdown of gambling shops, depriving communities of jobs. Entain Might Reconsider Its Investment Level in the UK Speaking to The Times, David commented on the UK’s mulled gambling tax hike, saying that the passing […]
Business
October 6, 2025
Digitain Joins European Lotteries, Pens Deal with 888 Romania
A few days ago, Digitain, a leading B2B provider of casino and sports betting platform solutions, penned a deal with 888 Romania, evoke’s Romania-facing arm. Now, the platform supplier announced that its European Lotteries (EL) membership has been confirmed. Digitain Minted a Deal with 888 Romania In early October, Digitain unveiled a tie-up with 888 […]
