Industry
November 11, 2025
BGC Boss Urges Caution in Rising Gambling Tax in the UK
The CEO of the Betting and Gaming Council, Grainne Hurst, has issued a cautionary statement to the Chancellor and the government of the United Kingdom, urging a balanced approach in regulating the gambling industry and not using it as a scapegoat for fiscal and monetary missteps. UK Rumored Tax Hike Has Trade Groups Up in […]
Industry
November 10, 2025
BGC: Study Says Higher Taxes Weaken Regulated Gaming
The UK Betting and Gaming Council has published the results of a new study on higher gambling taxes and their effect on the gaming ecosystem. The study, conducted by PwC, strongly suggested links between over-taxation and a strong black market. Higher-Tax Countries Experience Bigger Black-Market Struggles For its study, dubbed Impact of the taxation and […]
Industry
November 7, 2025
UK Government Presses Ahead with Gambling Tax Hike
The UK government appears determined to press on with its plans to hike taxes for gambling operators despite warnings from industry leaders that such measures could harm jobs, drive players toward unregulated websites, and reduce funding for British sport. Lawmakers are considering a proportional system with higher taxes for more harmful types of gambling. Online […]
Industry
November 7, 2025
UKGC: Quantifying the Reach of the Black Market Proves Challenging
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published its latest industry report on the pressing issue of illegal online gambling. This is notably the final in a series of four such reports examining the various facets of the iGaming black market. Quantifying a Hidden Activity Proved Difficult Following reports on consumer awareness, engagement, and how to […]
Industry
November 5, 2025
Opposition Criticizes Labor MPs’ Support for Tax Raise on Gambling Companies
In a petition backed by over 100 Labor MPs, Rachel Reeves, the United Kingdom’s Chancellor of the Exchequer (effectively the government’s chief financial minister) has been asked to raise taxes on gambling companies. The idea is to use the extra revenue to lift benefit restrictions on families with more than two children. However, the proposition […]
Industry
November 5, 2025
UKGC Penalizes NetBet over AML & Social Responsibility Breaches
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced that it has issued a GBP 650,000 penalty to NetBet Enterprises Limited due to anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility failures. The money from the settlement will be redirected to socially responsible causes. NetBet Failed to Meet the UK’s Regulatory Standards In its announcement, the UKGC said that NetBet […]
Casino
November 5, 2025
Study Highlights Higher Suicide Incidence Among Gambling Addicts
A new study by Swansea University has delved deeper into the possible connection between gambling disorders and higher suicide rates in people experiencing gambling-related harm, compared to the general population. Suicide is Higher among People with Gambling Disorder The research published in BJPsych Open is the first comprehensive study leveraging extensive NHS data to look […]
Business
November 4, 2025
Ezugi to Power bet365 with Best-in-Class Live Casino Games
Ezugi, a next-generation live dealer casino platform, has unveiled a major new partnership with gaming and betting juggernaut bet365. Per the agreement, the former company will supply the operator with cutting-edge content in select markets. The Deal Is Live in Ontario, US and UK Launches Are Imminent According to Ezugi’s official announcement, the partnership will […]
Casino
November 4, 2025
Ex-Entain CEO Kenny Alexander Trial Set for February 2028
A provisional trial date has been set for February 2028 for former GVC Holdings chief executive Kenny Alexander, now an owner in horse racing, over alleged bribery and fraud linked to gambling services in Turkey. The case also involves former GVC chairman Lee Feldman and several other senior figures from the company, which is now […]
Casino
November 4, 2025
Concerns Grow Over Adult Gaming Centres in Deprived UK Areas
A recent report into adult gaming centers (AGCs) has raised serious concerns over their impact on some of the country’s most disadvantaged communities. North London MP Ms Butler described the findings as “deeply concerning,” noting that around a third of AGCs are concentrated in the poorest 10% of neighborhoods. Brent As a Case Study The […]
