Legal
April 17, 2026
High Court Ruling Backs UK Gambling Commission in License Dispute
Richard Desmond has vowed to continue his legal battle despite his recent decisive defeat. The UK High Court ruled against his claim for GBP 1.3 billion ($1.77 billion) in damages linked to the awarding of the UK’s National Lottery license to Allwyn. Mrs Justice Joanna Smith dismissed the case in full, concluding that the UK […]
Business
April 17, 2026
Racecourse Media Group to Part Ways with Chair Conor Grant
Racecourse Media Group (RMG), an organization uniting 37 British racecourse shareholders, announced that its chairman, Conor Grant, will be stepping down from the role. The outgoing chair cited increasing work commitments and travel to the US as the reason for his decision. Grant to Depart Upon the Conclusion of His Term On April 17, RMG […]
Lottery
April 14, 2026
Powerball Sets Sail for Great Britain as Allwyn Introduces National Lottery Improvements
Allwyn, the current custodian of the UK National Lottery, unveiled planned improvements to the Lotto game, as well as the introduction of Powerball, one of the world’s most recognizable jackpot games. Allwyn Announces Lotto Improvements According to Allwyn, the enhanced version of the Lotto game will include a new two-round format every Wednesday and Saturday […]
Industry
April 14, 2026
Pressure Mounts to Delay UK Gambling Affordability Checks
Calls to halt the rollout of new gambling affordability checks in the UK are intensifying, as a prominent reform advocate has urged the government to reconsider its approach amid growing concerns over the policy’s potential impact. Reform Advocate Questions Gambling Checks, Demands Pilot Review Dr James Noyes, who supported the introduction of financial checks for […]
Sports
April 9, 2026
Man Who Got into Gambling at 17 Lost More than $4.2M
A young man from the United Kingdom spiralled into gambling addiction after he first came into contact with the activity as a teenager. The then-17-year-old started by betting on match fixtures, with his habit escalating, and small wins in the dozens or thousands of dollars immediately fueling his behavior until it was too late. Sliding […]
Business
April 6, 2026
Social Betting Startup Eyes UK Gambling License
A new challenger is preparing to test whether UK bettors are willing to engage with a different kind of product. London-based start-up The Game Tribe, founded by a group of former BDO employees, is exploring an innovative system that leans less on odds and more on shared play. According to a recent report by news […]
Industry
April 6, 2026
Black Market Gambling Expands as UK Enforcement Falls Behind
The UK’s efforts to rein in unregulated gambling operators face a fundamental challenge as the black market consistently remains one step ahead of enforcement efforts. A new report by fraud specialist Alex Wood, commissioned by Flutter UK & Ireland, reveals that illegal betting sites remain easily accessible, and often openly promoted. Many Sites Lacked Even […]
Sports
April 6, 2026
Can You Beat the Bookies – This Gambler Succeeded and Then They Shut Him Down
The story of one Dave McNeill, a professional gambler, best exemplifies how bookmakers treat big losers and big winners. McNeill is uniquely placed to serve as an example of both, as he has been on both sides of the line. McNeill Tells His Story: From a Loser to a Major Winner at the Bookies First, […]
Casino
April 6, 2026
Man Suffers Heart Attack After William Hill $376K Jackpot Proves a Dud
William Hill has been in damage control over the past weeks, after the Jackpot Drop game ended up paying huge jackpots to at least 35,000 customers. The company swooped into action and urged users to return the money, notifying them that a technical glitch had occurred, mistakenly displaying smaller sums as large jackpots. Man Suffers […]
Industry
April 3, 2026
New NHS Funding Scheme Leaves UK Gambling Harm Charities in Financial Crisis
Many UK gambling harm charities are facing severe financial troubles, and even potential closure, as funds from the country’s National Health Service (NHS) have dried up due to a recent strategy change. NHS Makes Controversial Move Regarding Funding Gambling Harm Charities The NHS informed applicants of its funding decisions for gambling-harm treatment late on March […]
