Legal
October 10, 2025
Media Mogul Richard Desmond Seeks $1.58B in Damages from UKGC
Billionaire media mogul Richard Desmond has called on a court to lean on the side of “generosity” in evaluating a GBP 1.3 billion (approximately $1.58 billion) damages claim against the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC). This is a sum that would likely be covered by taxpayers if he prevails in the legal battle. Richard Desmond […]
Industry
October 9, 2025
Brit Wins $166K After Forgetting to Cancel Lottery Subscription
A British man has won a huge prize thanks to his, in his own words, “incompetence.” The thing is that the man wanted to cancel his Postcode Lottery entry, only to forget to do so and accidentally become the winner of a six-figure sum. Incompetence Ended Up Paying Off James Adams, 31, had promised his […]
Industry
October 9, 2025
GamCare Joins Forces with 23red for Year-Round Problem Gambling Awareness Campaign
UK charity GamCare has joined forces with creative agency 23red to launch a new campaign to help encourage problem gamblers to seek help. This aligns with the charity’s ongoing efforts to reduce problem gambling in Great Britain and help people identify the signs. The New Campaign Will Demonstrate How Harmed People Feel 23red, which is […]
Sports
October 9, 2025
Almost 9% of All EPL Opening Weekend Betting Ads Came from Offshore Operators
A recent study by the University of Bristol’s Bristol Hub for Gambling Harms Research once again examined the prevalence of gambling ads during the English Premier League’s opening weekend. In addition to discovering that the number of advertisements remained incredibly high despite all the restrictions, the study understood that roughly 9% of all ads promoted […]
Casino
October 9, 2025
Gambler Sues Betfair to Recover £1.5M in Losses
British real estate investor Lee Gibson, who lost nearly GBP 1.5 million ($2 million) betting on soccer, is taking Betfair back to court, arguing that the gambling giant should have done more to stop him from spiraling into addiction. 30,000 Bets Over a Decade The 47-year-old buy-to-let property tycoon claims the company ignored clear signs […]
Sports
October 8, 2025
UK’s Premier League Opener Flooded by Gambling Ads Despite Restrictions
A new study from the University of Bristol (UoB) has found that gambling-related messages remained alarmingly high during the opening weekend of this season’s Premier League in the United Kingdom, with over 27,000 instances recorded. This figure persists despite self-imposed advertising restrictions by the industry, underscoring ongoing systemic shortcomings and intensifying demands for government intervention. […]
Industry
October 8, 2025
UKGC Moves Ahead with Mandatory Deposit Limits to Strengthen Player Protection
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is moving forward with new measures to strengthen consumer protections and help players control their spending. This measure marks another milestone in a broader overhaul of responsible gambling measures. The UKGC noted that these measures are necessary to keep pace with shifting industry dynamics and a rise in gambling harm. […]
Industry
October 7, 2025
Calls for a Ban on Gambling Ads in London’s Public Transport Rise Again
The issue of gambling advertisements on London’s buses, trains, and Underground stations has resurfaced, with Ministers now facing renewed pressure to establish a formal definition of harmful gambling. This would enable the Mayor of London to implement a ban on betting ads across public transport. Organizations Call for Ban on Gambling Ads in London’s TfL […]
Industry
October 7, 2025
Plumpton Racecourse Breaks Ranks to Support Levy Reform Plan
The Plumpton Racecourse now stands against much of the UK racing establishment by endorsing a proposal to reform the way UK horse racing is financed. The Sussex venue recently submitted a paper to HM Treasury, backing the Social Market Foundation’s (SMF) plan to increase the Horserace Betting Levy twofold to 20% and lower the general […]
Lottery
October 7, 2025
Lottery Winner Goes on a Bender After Winning $1.3M, Ends Up in Hospital
Adam Lopez, a Norfolk, England resident, who won $1.3 million, had too much of a good thing, with the man ending up in hospital on September 10, suffering from pulmonary embolism. This came on the tail of a party bender that saw Lopez lean heavily into the win and enjoy the finer things of life […]
