Industry
January 6, 2026
Growing Demand to Scrap Rule Favoring New Betting Shops on UK High Streets
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces increasing pressure to change gambling laws. Hundreds of elected officials and campaigners have asked the government to get rid of an old rule that makes it hard for councils to stop new betting shops from opening. Critics Say Outdated Gambling Policy Fuels Slot Shop Growth The debate centers on […]
Sports
January 6, 2026
No Arena Racing Company (ARC) Broadcasts on Betfred since New Year’s Eve
Since New Year’s Eve, no Arena Racing Company (ARC) races have been broadcast in Betfred shops, after the media rights deal between the two parties came to an end. Media Rights Become Too Costly The reason for the blackout is that the agreement between Betfred and the UK’s largest racetrack operator expired at the beginning […]
Business
January 5, 2026
GG.Bet Surrenders License, Prepares to Leave the United Kingdom
The decision did not come lightly, but on December 12, GG.BET, one of the best-known esports betting bookmakers, stopped accepting new players and surrendered its UK Gambling Commission license a day later. A message on the website’s official page reads: “Dear players, GGBET.co.uk is preparing to wind down its operations under the Gambling Commission licence […]
Industry
January 2, 2026
Pressures Against Gaming Ads in the UK Grow Stronger
The UK has experienced quite a few gaming reforms in recent years, but industry critics believe that the changes have failed to address one of the biggest problems – ads. According to The Guardian, the pressures to restrict gambling ads continue to grow stronger. The UK Gaming Sector Has Been Experiencing Changes For context, gambling […]
Industry
December 30, 2025
UK Gambling Black Market Pocketed GBP 100M In Bets on Boxing Day, Says BGC
According to a warning from the UK’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), the country’s gambling black market is expected to have taken advantage of Boxing Day betting activity, with up to GBP 100 million (about $135 million) potentially staked outside the regulated sector. BGC Estimates Over GBP 100 Million Spent in Illegal Bets on Boxing […]
Industry
December 29, 2025
Gambling Companies Spent Over $6M in Ads on TfL Since Mayor’s Ban Promise
Banning gambling ads from London’s public transportation network (TfL) was a big part of Mayor Sadiq Khan’s pre-electoral promises from several years ago. However, despite this, gambling companies have spent well over $6 million on ads since then. London Mayor Still Hasn’t Put an End to Gambling Ads in TfL Despite the mayor’s 2021 pledge […]
Industry
December 29, 2025
BBC: 50% of Gambling Centers Are Found in the Most Deprived Areas
A new report by the BBC is wrapping up the year on a worrying note, with gambling centers across the United Kingdom increasingly appearing in deprived and disadvantaged areas. This is hardly the first time such concerns have been raised. Adult Gaming Centers Proliferate at Expense of Society, BBC Argues Called “adult gaming centers,” these […]
Sports
December 29, 2025
James Bord Consortium Leads Sheffield Wednesday Takeover Bid
Sheffield Wednesday’s ongoing ownership crisis has moved toward a solution after a group led by James Bord, a former poker professional, became the club’s top choice as buyer. This decision marks a crucial step to sell the Championship team, which has been under administration since October due to serious financial troubles. Preferred Bidder Chosen in […]
Industry
December 22, 2025
Fenton Joins UK Levy Board as Gambling Harm Funding Debate Goes On
Kevin Fenton has joined the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s (DCMS) Gambling Levy Program Board. This group watches over how new legal funding for gambling-related harm gets spread across research, prevention, and treatment. He steps in at a tricky time. People keep looking at how facts are used and how free the new system […]
Sports
December 18, 2025
Is GamStop Enough to Curb Harmful Online Gambling Habits?
With the growth of online gambling platforms, access to gambling activities, some of which may be harmful, has become increasingly easy. To help address these risks, initiatives like GamStop have been implemented in the United Kingdom. However, some have questioned the effectiveness of GamStop and other similar programs, as some offshore gambling websites seem to […]
