Industry
September 25, 2025
Gamstop Chair Chris Pond Vows to Tackle Harm, Joins CFIT
Earlier this year, Gamstop named former work and pensions minister Chris Pond as its new chair. In addition to just becoming the chair of the Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT), Pond has vowed to tackle Britain’s gambling harm problems. Pond Vows to Tackle Harm and Encourage Industry Collaboration Pond, who stepped into the […]
Industry
September 25, 2025
Labour MPs Want to Raise the UK’s Gaming Taxes and Revoke the Two-Child Benefit Cap
Dozens of Labour MPs in the UK have expressed support for an increase in the gambling taxes in order to generate extra funding for child benefits. Spearheaded by ex-chancellor Gordon Brown, the initiative hopes to lead to the revocation of the two-child benefit cap. Almost Half of the Labor Backbenchers Backed the Proposal ITV, which […]
Industry
September 23, 2025
UK Gambling Commission Sees Increased Legal Costs, Climbing to $19M in 1 Year
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission has increased spending by GBP 14.4 million (approximately $19.4 million) over the last year due to a sharp spike in legal spending, related to several lawsuits. The one with media mogul Richard Desmond is to blame for the bulk of these expenses. Desmond’s Lawsuit Triggers Spike in UKGC Legal Spending […]
Industry
September 23, 2025
Charity Closes After Addicted Finance Officer Steals for Gambling
Gateshead Access Panel, a North East charity that supported disabled people and their carers with funding applications, training opportunities, and the management of carers’ wages and tax contributions, was forced to shut down after its finance officer repeatedly stole from its accounts to fuel a gambling addiction. He Siphoned Money to Gamble Newcastle Crown Court […]
Legal
September 22, 2025
HMRC Triumphs in Free Spins Tax Dispute, Raising Pressure on UK Operators
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has secured a significant victory in its ongoing campaign to tighten compliance in the online gaming sector, as a recent tribunal ruling reaffirmed that free spins awarded as part of promotional offers are subject to remote gaming duty (RGD). While free spins have long caused friction between operators and regulators, […]
Business
September 22, 2025
Spreadex Forced to Abandon Sporting Index Merger After CMA Ruling
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has reaffirmed its earlier ruling that Spreadex’s bid to keep control of Sporting Index’s consumer-facing business would harm competition in the sports spread betting sector. This development means that an alternative buyer must acquire Sporting Index, ensuring that Spreadex does not establish a monopoly over the sports spread betting […]
Industry
September 19, 2025
UKGC to Close Advisory Board for Safer Gambling
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced the imminent closure of the Advisory Board for Safer Gambling (ABSG). The regulator emphasized that this follows the completion of the board’s original remit. UKGC to Move to New Arrangements For context, the ABSG was created to oversee the National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms and provide constructive criticism. […]
Industry
September 18, 2025
ASA Under Fire over Failure to Act on Gambling Content Marketing
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) faces renewed scrutiny from Peers for Gambling Reform (PGR), which has accused the watchdog of failing to tackle gambling advertising on social media. In a scathing letter sent to ministers and regulators on 11 September, the group accused the ASA of repeatedly delaying action on “content marketing.” This online promotional […]
Business
September 18, 2025
Macbet Pulls Betting on Arena Racing Tracks over Data Fee Dispute
Independent bookmaker Macbet has announced it will no longer offer its customers the ability to bet on Arena Racing Company (ARC) tracks. The company motivated its decision by ARC’s shift to a turnover-based data charging model. This decision, announced via Macbet’s social media channels, aligns with broader unrest among the horse racing industry following the […]
Business
September 18, 2025
Rank Group Chair Alex Thursby to Step Down in October
The Rank Group, a leading international gaming, leisure, and entertainment group, announced a new directorate change, confirming that its chairman, Alex Thursby, will step down from the board. The company is currently on the lookout for a suitable replacement. Thursby to Exit Following the AGM On September 18, Rank Group unveiled a change in leadership, […]
