Industry
February 11, 2026
Six Men Charged in Relation to London Casino Stabbing of Blue Stevens
Six men have been charged with perverting the course of justice as detectives continue their search for a 25-year-old suspect wanted in connection with the fatal stabbing of Blue Stevens outside The Park Tower Casino in Knightsbridge, London, last year. These are Adnan Hindawi, 25, Ali Hindawi, 24, Nicholas McCoy, 23, Mozahedul Alam, 26, Shafwan […]
Poker
February 10, 2026
Ex-Tottenham Player Dele Alli Reportedly Lost $190K in Late-Night Poker Sessions
Dele Alli, a celebrated former Tottenham ace and soccer player, has run into another spot of bad luck tied to his gambling, the Daily Mail reported. According to the publication, Alli lost about GBP 150,000 ($190,000) in late-night poker games at the Victoria Casino in London, the United Kingdom. The outlet cited sources that described […]
Casino
February 10, 2026
Sunderland Woman Jailed for Stealing Charity Funds
A Sunderland, North East England woman has been sentenced to 28 months in prison after stealing nearly £285,000 from a charity she once relied on as a child, using the money to fuel a gambling habit. Forceful Charity Shutdown J.R.‘s actions led to the closure of the Pennywell Youth Project, a community hub that had […]
Industry
February 9, 2026
UKGC Parts Ways with CEO Andrew Rhodes
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced a major leadership shift due to the departure of its chief executive officer, Andrew Rhodes. Rhodes, who’s been at the helm of the authority for almost 5 years, is set to assume a new role, although he has yet to announce further details. Rhodes Will Assume an Unannounced […]
Business
February 9, 2026
Atlas SEO Closes Office, Putting 50 Jobs at Risk
Atlas SEO, a digital marketing agency based in Norwich, United Kingdom, is set to close its office less than two years after its acquisition by Gentoo Media, a Malta-based affiliate marketing powerhouse. The closure potentially jeopardizes 50 jobs, which might be declared redundant by the parent company. The Company Faced Difficulties in the UK GiG Media […]
Industry
February 6, 2026
UK MP Apologizes for Not Declaring Interest When Posing Racing-Related Questions
A British MP has apologized for failing to declare a pair of hospitality tickets. Although this happened months ago, it was brought up when the MP in question discussed the United Kingdom’s tax changes and proposals to align the tax rate on horse racing bets with the rest of the gaming industry. Charlotte Cane Failed […]
Prediction Markets
February 6, 2026
UK Regulator Says Prediction Markets Would Fall Under Gambling Laws
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has explained how it would handle prediction market platforms if they launched in Great Britain. The regulator suggested these products would be treated as gambling services instead of financial tools. UKGC Signals Prediction Markets Would Require Gambling Licences In a new statement, the Commission’s Director of Strategy, Brad Enright, talked […]
Industry
February 5, 2026
UKGC Has Opened Applications in Search of a New Chair
For over a year now, the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) hasn’t had a permanent leader, instead having the role filled by a temporary chairman in the face of Charles Counsell OBE. However, this is about to change in the next few months, as the regulator is now accepting applications for a new head. UKGC […]
Industry
February 3, 2026
BGC Study on Gaming Ads Suggests Marketing Expenditure Has Declined
Britain’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has published the results of a new study into the local gambling sector. The findings suggest that the UK’s gambling marketing is on the decline due to regulatory difficulties, leaving the licensed gaming sector exposed to pressures from the black market. Operators Spent Less on Marketing The Gambling […]
Industry
February 3, 2026
British Lottery Winner Turns $3.3M into $400M Drug Empire
In Britain, a Windfall lottery winner has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after he was found guilty of manufacturing and distributing counterfeit medications, which he had funded with his GBP 2.4 million ($3.3 million) winnings. 80-year-old John Eric Spiby, who runs a long rap sheet, headquartered his drug business in Northwest England. According […]
