Sports
November 3, 2025
UK Government Responds to Greyhound Racing Petition
The UK government responded to a petition seeking to end greyhound racing in the UK, rejecting the call. According to officials, the sport is a well-regulated economic contributor that benefits many people. Petition Seeks an End to Greyhound Racing The petition in question is called “Ban Greyhound Racing” and, as its name suggests, seeks to […]
Casino
November 3, 2025
UKGC Shuts Down Casino Over AML Failings
Victoria Gate Casino in Leeds has had its operating licence suspended due to serious concerns over anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing measures. The suspension affects VGC Leeds Limited (operating licence no 000-043603-N-322897-005) and is being carried out under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005. The day before, the commission took a similar measure […]
Casino
November 3, 2025
Policeman Who Extorted Money from Alleged Sex Offender Sentenced to 3 Years
Going after the bad guys often means that you have to make sure you don’t end up being one of them yourself. This is the lesson a South Yorkshire Police officer has learned after she was sentenced to three years in prison by the Leeds Crown Court. According to the court, the officer tracked down […]
Industry
October 31, 2025
Spribe Responds to Suspended UK License, Hopes to Reinstate Delivery of Aviator Soon
Gaming content provider Spribe just had its license suspended in the UK due to reported hosting violations. The company has broken the silence on the situation, saying that it is taking the matter seriously and working on restoring its license. Spribe’s Operating License Was Suspended On LinkedIn, the gaming provider acknowledged the suspension of its […]
Industry
October 30, 2025
UKGC Suspends Spribe’s License due to Hosting Violations
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced that it has suspended the operating license of Spribe OÜ with immediate effect due to reported hosting requirement violations. UKGC Suspends the Provider’s Operating License Spribe, which secured a UK license in 2020, has found itself without a license due to a suspension by the UKGC. In its […]
Industry
October 30, 2025
GambleAware Encourages Regulatory Changes to Shield Children from Gambling Harm
Leading UK gambling charity GambleAware has published a paper analyzing the current state of Britain’s online gambling regulations and whether they are fit for the modern age. The organization determined that the framework is outdated in certain places and encouraged reforms in order to shield children from exposure to online gambling. Online Gambling Content Is […]
Industry
October 29, 2025
BHA Q3 Racing Report Highlights Decrease in Betting Turnover
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has published information about the industry’s performance in the third quarter of the year. The authority’s report outlined a slight decrease in revenue as the pressure on the racing sector continues. The YTD Betting Turnover Decreased Due to Headwinds In its report, the BHA said that the industry’s total year-to-date […]
Industry
October 29, 2025
Gambling Industry Faces Pushback as BGC Boss Downplays Social Harm Concerns
The leader of Britain’s main betting industry group has come under fire after telling MPs that gambling does not cause “social problems.” Grainne Hurst, who runs the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), said this to the Treasury select committee this week, asking the government not to hike taxes on gambling in next month’s budget. Industry […]
Industry
October 29, 2025
Ex-Paddy Power Boss Wants Higher Gambling Taxes to Limit Addictive Betting
Stewart Kenny, who started and used to run Paddy Power, thinks gambling companies should pay more taxes. He believes this would stop them from pushing harmful betting practices. Ex-Paddy Power Boss Admits Regret, Pushes for Tougher Taxes on Gambling Industry Kenny spoke to MPs on the Treasury Committee this week. He told them bookies now […]
Business
October 28, 2025
Evoke Posts Q3 Report, Remains on Track to Beating Market Expectations
Gambling leader evoke has published its financial results for the three-month period ended September 30, 2025 (Q3). The company highlighted slight increases across the board and expressed confidence in delivering adjusted EBITDA ahead of current market expectations. Evoke Reports Its Fifth Consecutive Quarter of Growth In its report, evoke highlighted revenue of GBP 435 million […]
