Industry
January 26, 2026
Entain Launches Racing Bet Builder to Allow Fans to Make Horseracing Parlays
Gaming and betting giant Entain has unveiled a revolutionary new horseracing product that will change how fans of the sport interact with the sector. The new product will allow racing fans to create horseracing parlays exclusively on the operator’s Ladbrokes and Coral brands. Entain Delivers an Exciting New Product In its official announcement, Entain described […]
Legal
January 26, 2026
Tony Bloom Stands His Ground in High-Stakes Betting Dispute
UK billionaire gambler and Brighton & Hove Albion owner Tony Bloom has denied allegations that he owes his former business partner millions of pounds in relation to a betting syndicate that both men were part of. This evolving case has exposed the hidden methods used in high-stakes sports gambling as pro players seek to gain […]
Industry
January 23, 2026
UKGC Names Kristy Caldwell as Interim Chair of the Industry Forum
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced the appointment of Kristy Caldwell as the new interim chair of the Industry Forum, a body dedicated to maintaining a healthy dialogue between the regulator and its licensees. Caldwell to Temporarily Replace Nick Rust The Industry Forum was created three years ago and is a body that provides the […]
Sports
January 23, 2026
Jeff Stelling Joins OLBG to Launch No-Limit Podcast
Jeff Stelling, a legendary name in the world of sports broadcasting, has joined forces with OLBG, the UK’s trusted guide to sports betting. As part of one of the biggest betting communities in Great Britain, Stelling will be named ambassador and get his own broadcast series where he will discuss some of the hottest topics […]
Casino
January 23, 2026
UK Confirms Higher Taxes on Online Gambling in Budget Overhaul
The UK government has announced big tax hikes for online gambling companies, after MPs and the Treasury Committee pushed for this change for months. The Chancellor’s latest Budget includes these new rules, which the Treasury now supports. Once rolled out, these measures should bring in over GBP 1 billion ($1.3 billion) for public funds. Online […]
Business
January 22, 2026
The Pools Adds Compliance Expert Caroline Newman as Director of Regulatory Compliance
The Pools, one of the forerunners in UK pool betting, has added an industry heavyweight as its new director of regulatory compliance. The one up to the task was Caroline Newman, an experienced individual with a robust track record in regulatory matters. The Pools Welcomes a Compliance Savant to Its Team According to the announcement, […]
Sports
January 21, 2026
Betfair Debates Returning Funds to Victims of Fraudster – Report
Betfair may be on the throes of a dilemma. Gambling businesses seldom express remorse openly, but the company is, according to a report by The Guardian, now mulling whether it should return the money it earned from a convicted fraudster back to his victims. If the company does so, it would be more than a […]
Industry
January 20, 2026
UKGC Scrutinizes Meta for Not Stopping Illegal Gambling Ads
With ICE Barcelona underway, industry representatives and experts continue to discuss the future of the market, new developments and existing challenges. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) used the opportunity to highlight its disgruntlement with Meta and its ties to illegal gambling marketers. Whose Side Are You on? In a speech delivered by Tim Miller, executive […]
Legal
January 20, 2026
Ex-Entain Chiefs Lose Privacy Case Against Gambling Commission
Two former Entain executives, Kenny Alexander and Lee Feldman, have suffered a loss in the civil case against the UK Gambling Commission, in which they claimed the regulator violated their privacy. The Failed 888 Takeover Story The pair, facing criminal charges of fraud and bribery, had argued that the commission’s actions during their failed attempt […]
Industry
January 20, 2026
UK Regulator Questions Meta Over Illegal Casino Ads
In July 2025, Facebook and Instagram owner Meta was criticized for the way it handles gambling ads in a report issued by the Open Rights Group. Now, Meta Platforms is once again under fire, this time from Britain’s Gambling Commission for allowing illegal online casino ads to run on its platforms. The independent regulator complained […]
