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. […]
Industry
November 28, 2025
UK Announces £30M Fund to Strengthen Gambling Harm Prevention Efforts
The UK government has taken a decisive step toward addressing gambling harm, announcing a new GBP 30 million ($39.71 million) fund for voluntary and community groups. The initiative, spearheaded by the Department of Health and Social Care, marks the first phase of a two-year program that aims to bridge the gap between the existing funding […]
Industry
November 28, 2025
UK Gambling Operators Scramble to Respond to Sudden Tax Shock
UK gambling companies are rushing to re-examine their UK business strategies after Chancellor Rachel Reeves revealed a steep increase in betting taxes. This move blindsided most operators who expected a much milder approach in the Autumn Budget. The increase of the online casino tax rate from 21% to 40% beginning next April shocked the industry. […]
Industry
November 28, 2025
Industry Turmoil Grows After UK Unveils Sharp Tax Hikes on Digital Gaming
A sudden change in the UK’s gambling tax system has shaken up the betting industry, with big companies warning they’ll make less money, invest less, and might have to cut jobs. The new rules announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in her second budget make online gambling much more expensive for companies, but do nоt change […]
Industry
November 26, 2025
Leaked 40% Gambling Levy Sends Shockwaves Through the Industry
A premature release from the UK’s Office for Budget Responsibility sent shockwaves through the UK gambling markets when documents showed that the government is preparing to impose a far harsher tax regime than anticipated. The leak revealed a remote gaming duty increase to 40%, higher than the 30–35% that most operators expected. Operator Share Prices […]
Casino
November 26, 2025
Victoria Gate Casino Regains License & Reopens
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced that it has reinstated the license of Victoria Gate Casino. The property’s authorization to offer gaming was suspended due to certain anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) concerns. The License Was Suspended Due to Regulatory Shortcomings A few weeks ago, the UKGC announced that it had suspended the […]
Sports
November 26, 2025
UK Gambling Revenue Hits $1.13B Amid Calls for Higher Taxes
The UK gambling industry pulled in an extra £1 billion ($1.31 billion) from punters over the past year, according to new figures from the Gambling Commission, a rise that is expected to fuel calls for higher betting taxes in Wednesday’s budget. The data shows that betting companies made GBP12.6 billion ($16.6 billion) from services excluding […]
Industry
November 25, 2025
UK Gambling Tax Hikes Stir Talk of Consolidation as Operators Brace for Impact
Analysts are raising alarms that the next wave of UK gambling tax hikes may lead to a new wave of M&A activity in the sector. Such a development could reopen the door for MGM’s ambitions to acquire Entain, a company it once failed to buy. With operators like Sky Bet already taking preemptive measures to […]
Industry
November 24, 2025
Over 20 UK Prize Draw Operators Sign New Code of Conduct
Over 20 major prize draw operators in the United Kingdom, including rising stars like Omaze, Best of the Best, and Raffle House, have committed to a voluntary code of conduct led by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), designed to enhance transparency and safeguard participants. DCMS Issues New Code of Conduct for Operators […]
Industry
November 24, 2025
UKGC Suspends Deadheat Racing’s License amid Investigation
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced the suspension of one of its licensees’ license amid an investigation due to suspected regulatory violations. The authority cited suspected lax anti-money laundering (AML) measures and violations of Great Britain’s social responsibility requirements as the chief reasons for the decision. UKGC to Investigate Deadheat Racing’s Suitability On November […]
