Prediction Markets
February 6, 2026
UK Regulator Says Prediction Markets Would Fall Under Gambling Laws
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has explained how it would handle prediction market platforms if they launched in Great Britain. The regulator suggested these products would be treated as gambling services instead of financial tools. UKGC Signals Prediction Markets Would Require Gambling Licences In a new statement, the Commission’s Director of Strategy, Brad Enright, talked […]
Industry
February 5, 2026
UKGC Has Opened Applications in Search of a New Chair
For over a year now, the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) hasn’t had a permanent leader, instead having the role filled by a temporary chairman in the face of Charles Counsell OBE. However, this is about to change in the next few months, as the regulator is now accepting applications for a new head. UKGC […]
Industry
February 3, 2026
BGC Study on Gaming Ads Suggests Marketing Expenditure Has Declined
Britain’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has published the results of a new study into the local gambling sector. The findings suggest that the UK’s gambling marketing is on the decline due to regulatory difficulties, leaving the licensed gaming sector exposed to pressures from the black market. Operators Spent Less on Marketing The Gambling […]
Industry
February 3, 2026
British Lottery Winner Turns $3.3M into $400M Drug Empire
In Britain, a Windfall lottery winner has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after he was found guilty of manufacturing and distributing counterfeit medications, which he had funded with his GBP 2.4 million ($3.3 million) winnings. 80-year-old John Eric Spiby, who runs a long rap sheet, headquartered his drug business in Northwest England. According […]
Industry
February 3, 2026
Offshore Gambling Network Shifts Licenses Amid Growing UK Scrutiny
A group of offshore gambling websites popular among British players has moved its operations to a new license structure based in Curaçao. This change comes as campaigners, journalists, and regulators pay more attention to these sites. Unregulated Betting Brands Shift Curaçao Structure After Investigations The brands involved, including MyStake, Velobet, Donbet, and Goldenbet, have operated […]
Industry
January 28, 2026
Entain Withdraws Long-Standing Cheltenham Festival Sponsorships Due to Tax Hurdles
Britain’s recent gaming tax changes continue to rock the gambling sector, forcing companies to adapt in a variety of ways, including dropping some of their partnership agreements. One of the most recent developments saw Entain withdraw its Coral brand’s sponsorship of The Coral Cup, a part of the Cheltenham Festival. The Tax and Statutory Levy […]
Industry
January 28, 2026
UK Plans to Boost Gambling Regulator Fees as Budget Tightens
The UK government has started asking the public what they think about raising the fees that gambling companies pay for licenses. This move aims to help the UK Gambling Commission stay afloat as it costs more to regulate the industry. New UK Consultation Outlines Tiered Gambling Licence Fee Increases The Department for Culture, Media and […]
Business
January 27, 2026
Evoke Posts Q4 2025 Results, Continues Strategic Review
International gaming giant evoke has published its financial report for the final quarter of 2025 (Q4), reporting stable casino performance that was partially offset by weaker betting results. The company also confirmed that it is still evaluating a range of options to maximize shareholder value. The Company’s Fourth-Quarter Performance Was Strong In its report, evoke, […]
Casino
January 27, 2026
Galaxy Gaming Debuts First Monopoly Progressive Table Games in the UK
Galaxy Gaming has expanded its Monopoly Table Games Progressive to the United Kingdom with a new launch of its flagship titles across several premier casino venues. As a result, the company’s Monopoly Blackjack Progressive is now available at the Park Lane Club, Empire Casino, The Sportsman Casino, and Metropolitan Mayfair, bringing a distinct strain of […]
Legal
January 27, 2026
Drug Lord Allegedly Had Man Doused with Acid for Stealing, Gambling $164K
Ten people are currently on trial after a man was doused in acid at his own home, which resulted in his death, allegedly for not paying back a drug lord. Before succumbing to his injuries, 38-year-old Danny Cahalane revealed that he owed GBP 120,000 ($164,051) to a Dubai Crime boss known as “Frost”. Frost’s real […]
