Business
October 3, 2025
Play’n GO Enters Land-Based Casino Market with Exclusive Genting Partnership
Play’n GO, a global leader in casino entertainment, has announced that its industry-leading game portfolio is now available in land-based casinos for the first time in the company’s 20-year history. Play’n GO Announces Launch of Games in Land-Based Casinos Launching with BOOM Slots, a newly developed cabinet created exclusively for Genting venues, this partnership brings […]
Casino
October 3, 2025
William Hill Unveils Refreshed Vegas App
William Hill, the evoke-owned gaming and betting operator, has updated its Vegas gaming app, enhancing the player experience with many new features. Slide Into Your Slick New William Hill Vegas App In its official announcement on LinkedIn, William Hill described the refurbished app as a game-changer that will dazzle players with unforgettable experiences. The operator […]
Industry
October 3, 2025
UK CMA Okays Sportradar’s Acquisition of IMG Arena
The United Kingdom’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has confirmed on October 3 that it has wrapped up its probe into Sportradar’s acquisition of IMG Arena. The authority has greenlit the merger, allowing the two companies to proceed with the arrangement. CMA Greenlit the Deal Earlier this year, Sportradar set out to acquire IMG Arena […]
Industry
October 3, 2025
UK Government Weighs Higher Gambling Taxes to Fund Future Reforms
UK finance minister Rachel Reeves suggested that a potential hike in gambling taxes could be in the works, providing the necessary funds for the long-delayed revision of child benefits by the Labour government. Notably, the envisioned changes will not affect the horse racing sector, which recently rallied against what they describe as an unsustainable tax […]
Industry
October 2, 2025
UK Gambling Commission Finds No Sustained Growth in Illegal Gambling Market
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) has released the second report in its series on the illegal gambling market in Great Britain, indicating that there is no evidence of an overall upward trend, despite increased activity observed in the latter half of 2024. UKGC’s Newest Report States No Growth in Illegal Gambling In the UK […]
Industry
October 1, 2025
UKGC Penalizes Betfred Parent Due to RTS Violations
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced that it has penalized Betfred’s parent company, Petfre Limited, over regulatory failures. Among other things, the operator failed to properly inform players of their net position. Betfred’s Operator Breached the RTS In its latest announcement, the UKGC said that it has issued a GBP 240,000 ($324,000) penalty to […]
Industry
October 1, 2025
ITV Pens Deal to Broadcast UK Horseracing Through 2030
Big news for horseracing aficionados as ITV has penned a four-year agreement to continue broadcasting UK horseracing through 2030. Fans can look forward to exclusive, free-to-air coverage of some of Britain’s top races. The Expanded Deal Will Ensure Fans Have Access to Free-to-Air Coverage The new deal will run from 2027 until the end of […]
Industry
September 30, 2025
UK Statutory Levy Sparks Fears for Gambling Harm Charities
UK gambling harm charities are sounding the alarm as the nation rolled out its statutory levy for gambling research, prevention, and treatment. Even after operators paid their first levy contributions at the beginning of September, many organizations report that their funding has yet to reach them, while several warn that they may not survive to […]
Esports
September 29, 2025
New UK Report Underlines the Hidden Dangers of Skins Gambling
The UK could be gearing up to take a harsher stance on skin gambling, with research exposing the magnitude of the problem and its particular impact on younger players. The recently published comprehensive report from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has raised significant alarm, finding that a substantial number of underage players […]
Industry
September 25, 2025
GamCare Data Shows Sharp Rise in Gambling-Linked Financial Distress
Leading UK charity GamCare has raised alarms over the growing financial strain among people experiencing gambling harm. New figures revealed that demand for its Money Guidance Service (MGS) has surged to record levels in 2025. While the organization drew attention to its successful initiatives, it noted that problem gambling remains a growing issue. More People […]
