Business
August 29, 2025
CMA to Investigate Sportradar’s Merger with IMG Arena
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced a merger inquiry into Sportradar’s planned acquisition of IMG Arena. As a leading sports data provider, Sportradar could potentially undermine the market competition should it merge with IMG Arena. The Authority Will Probe the Deal Earlier this year, Sportradar set out to acquire IMG Arena from its […]
Legal
August 29, 2025
Former GVC CEO Kenny Alexander Among 11 Charged in Turkey Bribery Case
The UK Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has brought charges against Kenny Alexander, the ex-CEO of GVC Holdings, and ten other individuals. This follows a long probe into claims of bribery and fraud connected to the company’s Turkish operations from 2011 to 2018. GVC, which changed its name to Entain in 2020, owned Ladbrokes and other […]
Industry
August 28, 2025
Inspired Entertainment to Sell Holiday Parks Business to GENDA
Inspired Entertainment, a leading B2B provider of content, technology, hardware, and services to the gaming industry, has unveiled the planned sale of its holiday parks business and certain associated leisure assets. Inspired Offloads Its Holiday Parks Business In its official press release, Inspired Entertainment said that it has entered into a definitive agreement with entertainment […]
Industry
August 28, 2025
Usman Khawaja Urges Ban on Gambling Ads in Sport
Australian international cricketer who proudly represents his country in Test cricket and also leads the Brisbane Heat, Usman “Uzzie” Khawaja, has accused the federal government of being “100% too slow” in acting on gambling reform. Children Gambling, Turning Into the Norm Speaking at Parliament House alongside crossbench MPs, doctors, and public health experts, Khawaja, who […]
Industry
August 27, 2025
GambleAware Appoints Transition CEO Ahead of Its Closure
GambleAware, the United Kingdom’s leading gambling harms charity, announced the appointment of Anna Hargrave as its transition chief executive officer ahead of the organization’s managed closure. The charity’s dismantling was announced a month ago and is set to be completed on March 31, 2026. Hargrave to Replace Osmond as CEO The UK recently began its […]
Industry
August 27, 2025
ASA Reprimands Sean Graham over Unclear Promotion Conditions
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint against bookie Sean Graham, issuing a warning over the unfair administering of a promotion. The bookmaker was told that its ad must not appear in the same form and that it should make sure its future promotions are fairly administered. Sean Graham Shop Didn’t Allow […]
Industry
August 25, 2025
BMJ Concerned about RET Levy as First Invoices Loom
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published more details about the new gambling statutory levy, highlighting the requirements for operators across all verticals. At the same time, BMJ has expressed concerns about the levy. UKGC to Submit the First RET Levy Invoices Soon The statutory levy was one of the measures outlined in the Gambling […]
Lottery
August 22, 2025
Allwyn to Install 30,000 Wave Lottery Terminals Across the UK
Allwyn UK, the British arm of the Czech lottery giant and operator of The UK National Lottery, has confirmed the upcoming installation of new lottery machines across the country. This initiative aligns with the company’s earlier promises to take care of the long-overdue modernization the lottery. Allwyn Moves to the Next Stage of Its Lottery […]
Industry
August 21, 2025
UKGC Slams ProgressPlay with GBP 1M Fine for Social Responsibility Breaches
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced that it has fined one of its licensees over AML and social responsibility failings. ProgressPlay Limited, the operator in question, will therefore have to pay a fine and undergo a third-party audit. ProgressPlay Finds Itself in Hot Water In its announcement, the UKGC said that it uncovered a variety […]
Casino
August 21, 2025
Betting and Gaming Council Study Highlights Cultural Importance of Gambling
A new Betting and Gaming Council survey conducted by YouGov, a polling firm, has found that 74% of respondents in the United Kingdom hold the view that gambling is part of the nation’s very fabric and plays an important cultural role. BGC Hails Gambling as a Cultural Pillar of the Nation While the public is […]
