Industry
November 6, 2024
UK Shadow Cabinet Selects Stuart Andrew as Shadow Secretary of State for DCMS
Stuart Andrew, Britain’s former gambling minister, has been named as shadow secretary of state for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) by the new Labour government. As someone deeply familiar with the ongoing reforms and the gambling sector as a whole, he will be a valuable addition to the department and the […]
Legal
November 4, 2024
Ex-GVC Holdings Leaders Take UK Gambling Commission to Court
Two former GVC Holdings executives are taking the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) to court over alleged misuse of private information. The plaintiffs claim that the regulator used private information without consent, triggering the proceedings. The Details Are Scarce GVC Holdings, now Entain, is one of Britain’s largest gambling companies. Prior to its rebranding, Kenny Alexander […]
Industry
November 4, 2024
Reeves Says No to Online Gambling Tax Hike, Sparks Criticism
Last month, we reported on the Labour Party’s plan to consider a £3 billion tax hike for gambling companies, mostly aimed at online casinos and sports betting activities. Chancellor Rachel Reeves and ministers were then pondering a rise in the online gambling taxes from 21% to 50% that would have boosted public finances by roughly […]
Industry
November 1, 2024
Northern Ireland Seeks to Reduce Gambling Ads Amid Harm Concerns
Northern Ireland’s All-Party Group on Reducing Harm Related to Gambling has asked the government to protect vulnerable groups from harm by restricting gambling ads. This comes shortly after the Republic of Ireland introduced similar measures. Ireland Just Updated Its Framework The Republic of Ireland, for context, recently updated its regulatory framework by enacting the Gambling […]
Industry
October 31, 2024
Virgin Bet Champions Women in Horse Racing with Doncaster Racecourse Event
Virgin Bet announced the second installment of its Women’s Day at the Virgin Bet November Handicap this Saturday, 9 November, at Doncaster Racecourse. It will celebrate and recognize the influential role of women in racing, highlighting Virgin Bet’s commitment to helping drive a more inclusive sporting environment. The Initiative Follows Up on Last Season’s Success […]
Industry
October 31, 2024
UK Gambling Operators Catch a Break as Government Delays Tax Hike
Gambling companies operating in the UK, like Flutter Entertainment and Entain, are breathing a sigh of relief today as the UK government’s newly released Autumn Budget leaves gambling tax rates untouched, staving off an anticipated hike that loomed over the industry. While the country’s gambling sector will likely see tax increases in the long term, […]
Business
October 31, 2024
UKGC Reports 11% GGY Boost Amid Record High Slot Revenue
The latest market overview published by the UK Gambling Commission has reported a gross gambling yield (GGY) of £1.32 billion ($1.71 billion) in the three months to 30 September. The increase was primarily triggered by a recorded 16% uptick in online slot activity among UK gamblers, which propelled slot revenue to a record high. Over […]
Industry
October 30, 2024
Labour Government Decides Against Raising the Gambling Tax
Two weeks ago, reports suggested that the new Labour government might be considering a tax hike for the gambling sector. These rumors sent shockwaves across the industry, causing operators’ stock to slump. However, gaming companies can rest easy now as no tax hike is on the horizon. No Tax Hike for the Gambling Sector The […]
Industry
October 29, 2024
Liverpool vs. Brighton 2024-25 Premier League Odds, Time, and Prediction
We think that Liverpool vs. Brighton is going to be a fantastic game. First of all, it’s because both teams have been playing great soccer since the start of the 2024-25 English Premier League. The Reds are second in the standings, while the Seagulls are sitting in the No. 6 position. Another reason why the […]
Lottery
October 28, 2024
UK National Lottery Saves Historic Pier from Crumbling
The UK National Lottery has brought a historic Victorian pier “back from the brink of loss.” The Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Make opened in 1867 and has helped people go to Birnbeck Island for a century and a half. The Project Will Preserve Important Patrimony Birnbeck Pier, also known as the Old Pier, is currently one […]
