Industry
May 11, 2026
BGC: Illegal Gambling Market in the UK Surges to GBP 16.6 Billion
The scale of illegal gambling in the UK has reached a new high. According to new research carried out by H2 Gambling Capital and shared by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), offshore betting has grown from around GBP 5 billion ($6.79 billion) in 2019 to GBP 16.6 billion ($22.5 billion). 3x Higher Than 2019 […]
Industry
May 7, 2026
UKGC on the Lookout for Head of Illegal Markets
The United Kingdom’s Gaming Commission (UKGC) announced that it is looking for a head of illegal markets. This comes as Great Britain continues to face increasing pressures from illegal gambling operators. The Head of Illegal Markets Will Assist in Combating Illegal Gambling The UK regulator described the position as a full-time job with a salary […]
Casino
May 4, 2026
Firms Shut Down Black Market Gambling Network Ahead of Report
UK-focused offshore gambling giant dismantles major corporate entities days before new probe report is released, sparking renewed concerns over accountability and regulatory gaps. Black Market Betting Network Dissolves Key Companies Before Investigative Report The results, due to be published by GAMRS and Deal Me Out, examine a group that has been widely linked to brands […]
Business
April 29, 2026
ITV Win to Close as Operating Partner Faces Tax-Related Struggles
ITV Win, a real-money gaming platform owned by the leading UK broadcaster, is set to shut down mere months after launching. The platform’s closure comes as its operational partner, Richmond Atlantic, encountered financial struggles due to the UK’s new tax regime. ITV Win Prepares to Shut Down ITV Win launched in January, seeking to capitalize […]
Legal
April 28, 2026
Flutter’s Sky Betting and Gaming Wins Key Appeal in UK Court
Flutter Entertainment has achieved a major legal victory in the UK after the Court of Appeal overturned a High Court ruling against its subsidiary, Sky Betting and Gaming. The case known as RTM v Bonne Terre Ltd involves a problem gambler who claims that the operator used his personal data to target him with marketing […]
Casino
April 28, 2026
Woman’s Death in the UK Ruled Gambling Addiction Related
Gambling addiction has pushed another person, one Ellen Mulvey, 44, from Macclesfield, Cheshire, into taking her own life after she developed a severe compulsive disorder and spiralled into debt and desperation. Her Death Was Arguably Avoidable, But Operators Kept Targeting Her Vulnerability Eventually, Mulvey was pressed to the tragic end by not being able to […]
Industry
April 24, 2026
BGC Onboards Kane Purdy as Non-Exec Chair Following Michael Dugher’s Exit
Britain’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) announced the appointment of a new chair after Michael Dugher’s exit. The one up to the task is Kane Purdy, who brings two decades of gaming experience to the team. Purdy Is the MD of Gamesys Operations Limited The BGC announced that Kane Purdy, the managing director of Gamesys […]
Industry
April 23, 2026
UK Lawmakers Push for Sweeping Gambling Ad Restrictions
The UK government is facing increasing pressure to re-examine its gambling advertising regulations, as lawmakers and campaigners are pushing for new measures that could dramatically reduce the industry’s visibility. A new report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Gambling Reform, in collaboration with Peers for Gambling Reform (PGR), argues that current safeguards are no […]
Casino
April 23, 2026
William Hill Jackpot Blunder Continues to Make Headlines with Mom Rueing Loss of $1.35M Jackpot
William Hill notoriously missed a software bug last month that led to many consumers – 35,000 odd accounts – getting jackpot wins that had never happened. While the company has been swift in addressing the issue, the fallout thereof continues. Another Woman Steps Forward to Talk about the Wake of William Hill’s Jackpot Mistake Many […]
Industry
April 21, 2026
Big Rise in Illegal Betting During Grand National Weekend
The Grand National, Britain’s biggest horse race, has once again gotten a lot of attention from the public. However, along with the excitement, there are growing concerns about the amount of illegal gambling that is happening in connection with the race. GBP 100m in Bets Flow to Illegal Sites During Aintree Event Recent estimates published […]
