Legal
December 9, 2025
Court Rejects Property Tycoon’s $2M Appeal Against Betfair
Lee Gibson, a property magnate who incurred GBP 1.5 million (about $2 million) in sports-betting losses, sued Betfair on the grounds that the company should have recognized he was a problem gambler. However, the Court of Appeal has now dismissed his case. Gibson Loses Case Against Betfair Gibson accumulated his losses over a decade of […]
Casino
December 9, 2025
Gaming Corps Expands in the UK with Local Operator MrQ
Gaming Corps, a leading European supplier and developer of online casino games, has expanded its presence in the regulated market in Europe, with the company teaming up with MrQ in the United Kingdom. Gaming Corps Takes Another Stride in the United Kingdom This marks a crucial step forward for the Sweden-based supplier, as it seeks […]
Industry
December 8, 2025
How Crafty Gamblers Buy Used Betting Accounts to Outsmart Bookmakers
A recent court dispute in the UK has drawn attention to a dubious gambling practice: the buying and selling of betting accounts to bypass bookmaker restrictions. The existence of this parallel betting economy operating largely beyond the reach of the official industry raises questions about the ethics of betting syndicates that seek every advantage to […]
Industry
December 8, 2025
BGC Scrutinizes UK’s Autumn Budget, Says It Would Hurt Gaming & Racing
The British Gaming and Betting Council (BGC) has expressed significant concern about the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget. According to the council, the new budget will be a disaster for the horseracing industry, despite claims on the contrary. The BGC Was Not Pleased with the Budget Grainne Hurst, the BGC’s CEO, has issued a stark warning over […]
Business
December 4, 2025
UK MP Warns That Tax Hike Could Put bet365 at Risk
A senior Conservative MP in the UK Parliament has sounded an alarm, arguing that the government’s sharp increase in gambling taxes could endanger the future of bet365, one of Britain’s leading gambling firms and a cornerstone employer in the county of Staffordshire. The tax hike will likely force operators to cut costs, leading to a […]
Legal
December 4, 2025
Nigel Farage Aide Under Fire for Alleged Association with Gambling Syndicate
George Cottrell, a key member of Reform UK, has been accused of association with a major gambling syndicate. According to claims filed at a high court, the man served as the syndicate’s frontman. The Syndicate Placed Bets on Behalf of Successful Gamblers According to the allegations, Cottrell was associated with a syndicate that also involved […]
Industry
December 4, 2025
UKGC Penalizes Betfred over AML & Social Responsibility Breaches
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) has fined yet another licensee due to social responsibility and AML failures. The company in question this time was Betfred, the protection protocols of which failed to properly identify at-risk players or suspicious transactions. The Operator’s Systems Failed to Properly Identify Riskier Transactions According to the UKGC’s announcement, Betfred’s […]
Industry
December 4, 2025
UK’s ASA Reprimands Betway Over “Irresponsible” F1 Ad
The United Kingdom’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has reprimanded Betway over an ad featuring F1 drivers. The regulator has asked the operator to take the ad down due to its potential to appeal to underage viewers. Complaint Says Betway’s F1 Ad Violated the CAP Code The UK, like many regulated markets, has strict prohibitions on […]
Industry
December 3, 2025
UKGC Tightens Control Over Adult Gaming Centers in 2025
According to the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission CEO Andrew Rhodes, who spoke at the Bacta trade body’s Annual Convention in Leeds, the regulator has stepped up its oversight of Adult Gaming Centers (AGCs) throughout this year. In addition, Rhodes talked about the commission’s funds and vowed that the regulator will continue its fight against illegal […]
Casino
December 2, 2025
London Councils Renew Push to Pull Gambling Ads from Public Transport
Pressure is mounting in London to finally act on a long-promised ban on gambling ads across the London Underground. Five more boroughs have joined a growing campaign that aims to remove betting promotions from the city’s transport network. Although Mayor Sadiq Khan repeatedly promised to implement such restrictions, he has yet to implement any measures. […]
