Industry
August 20, 2025
GambleAware Study Warns Safer Gambling Ads May Backfire
UK gambling charity GambleAware has released new evidence that shows how some of the nation’s most recent “safer gambling” advertisements could have the opposite effect, making people more likely to engage with betting companies. The study, conducted by Thinks Insight & Strategy, based its findings on a detailed analysis of several safer gambling campaigns produced […]
Sports
August 20, 2025
Manchester United Secures Parimatch as Official Betting Sponsor
Manchester United and Parimatch, a Cyprus-based betting and gaming operator, have entered a freshly minted multi-year deal which will see the company become the Premier League club’s Official Betting Partner. The partnership is specifically focusing on Asia and the MENA region, as the Red Devils are aware of the looming prohibition on front-of-shirt sponsorships at […]
Industry
August 19, 2025
UKGC Launches Consultations on Proposed LCCP Changes
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has asked the gaming industry to weigh in on its proposed amendments to its Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP) as the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCC Act) looms. Among other things, the UKGC is eyeing the removal of its own list of approved alternative dispute […]
Sports
August 19, 2025
Manchester City vs. Tottenham 2025-26 EPL Odds, Time, and Prediction
Our Manchester City vs. Tottenham prediction is that the August 23 game will be full of excitement on both ends. We expect to see plenty of goals, given that both teams started the 2025-26 EPL season in top gear. Man City destroyed Wolves 4:0 on the road, while the Spurs beat Burnley 3:0 at home. […]
Industry
August 18, 2025
British Horseracing Protests Tax Hike, Cancels Sep. 10 Meetings
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has continued its fight against Britain’s proposed tax hike by cancelling all meetings on September 10. All races will be rescheduled for another date, the authority confirmed. BHA Reasserts Its Opposition to the Tax Harmonization In its announcement, the BHA reasserted that it is standing firmly behind its Axe the […]
Casino
August 15, 2025
Gala Bingo Glitch Mistakenly Pays 700+ Players
More than 700 Gala Bingo players believed they had won a share of a GBP1.6 million ($2.2 million) jackpot, only to later discover it was a technical error leading to many disappointments. Gala Bingo Glitch Leaves Hundreds of Players Devastated After Jackpot Error Gala Bingo players who saw thousands of pounds credited to their accounts […]
Industry
August 14, 2025
UKGC Publishes Q1 2025-26 Gaming Industry Report
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published data on the performance of the British gaming sector for the period between March 2020 and June 2025 (Q1). The data shows a decrease in sports betting, which was offset by growth across other verticals. UKGC Reports GGY Metrics for Q1 According to the UKGC, the online gross […]
Legal
August 14, 2025
Aviator LLC Pushes Back Against Spribe over UK Court Injunction
The dispute between Georgian developer Aviator LLC and gaming company Spribe continues to escalate, with both parties trading barbs over the implications of a recent UK court decision. While Spribe touted the development as a significant victory, Aviator contends that the case is far from over and that its rival is pushing a false narrative. […]
Business
August 13, 2025
Evoke’s Strategy Shift Pays Off with Higher H1 Profit and Growth
Evoke PLC has shown strong results in the first half of 2025. This marks its fourth straight quarter of growth. The company has seen a big jump in profits. This success comes from a shift in strategy to focus on international markets and to boost efficiency in operations. Evoke Sees Profit Surge as Overseas Growth […]
Industry
August 11, 2025
UK Gambling Industry Braces for Potential Levy Hike
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves have begun working on a budget package expected to be announced in November. While the government has pledged itself not to touch income tax, national insurance, or VAT, a rise in gambling taxes appears almost certain to be on the table. Calls for Increased Taxation Are […]
