Business
October 18, 2024
Chris Rock Stars in Another BetMGM UK Campaign
BetMGM has once again onboarded Chris Rock for a marketing campaign in the United Kingdom. The comedian originally starred in the company’s launch campaign when the operator hit the British market and has now appeared in another advert. It’s Showtime! The new campaign was launched on October 17 and will be aired on TV, radio […]
Industry
October 17, 2024
DCMS Reiterates Commitment to Thriving UK Gambling
Lisa Nandy, the UK’s new head of the UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport, has reiterated the British government’s desire to grow gaming responsibly. According to her, the government is committed to striking the right balance between a thriving industry and problem gambling support. Nandy Wants UK Gambling to Thrive In the Commons, MP […]
Sports
October 17, 2024
Liverpool vs. Chelsea 2024-25 Premier League Odds, Time, and Prediction
Both Liverpool (6-0-1) and Chelsea (4-2-1) have been without a loss in the Premier League for a long time. The Reds won their last three EPL games, while the Blues have been without a defeat since August. Another similarity between these two is that they’ve been great scoring-wise in the 2024-25 season. All this promises […]
Industry
October 16, 2024
Flutter CEO: UK Tax Hike Would Be in No One’s Interest
Peter Jackson, chief executive officer of Flutter Entertainment, commented on the UK’s ongoing gambling reforms amid talks about tax hikes. Echoing his recent point about the US market, he suggested that high tax rates tend to have adverse effects. Labour Should Speed Up the Regulatory Process In a post on LinkedIn, Jackson said that was […]
Industry
October 15, 2024
Racing Executive Asks for Taxation Changes Amid Tax Hike Rumors
Martin Cruddace, Arena Racing Company’s chief executive officer, has appealed for lower betting duty rates and an increase in the statutory levy. His appeal follows a rumored proposal to increase Britain’s gambling tax. Lower Betting Duties, Higher Levy As the October 30 budget approaches, lawmakers are reportedly mulling over a gambling tax hike, much to […]
Industry
October 15, 2024
More Than Half of UK Residents Support iGaming Tax Hike, Survey
Ahead of the release of the UK government’s Autumn Budget, a newly released study suggests more than half of the Brits support the idea of increasing taxes for online gambling. Three Quarters Support Raising Gambling Taxes Recently, the Labour Party in the country encountered a £22 billion ($28.7 billion) “black hole.” In an effort to […]
Industry
October 15, 2024
Gambling Addiction Pushes UK Senior to £115K Theft
Gambling addiction can push many into debt but out of desperation, some people may even engage in unlawful activities. In one such criminal case from the United Kingdom, a great-grandmother narrowly avoided time behind bars after stealing more than £100,000 ($130,800) from a charity. Charity Treasurer Stole Thousands of Pounds The case involved a 65-year-old […]
Industry
October 14, 2024
BGC CEO Unamused at Reported Gambling Tax Hike Proposal
Britain’s plans to introduce a tax hike do not sit well with the Betting and Gaming Council, which argued that the new proposals are based on “fantasy economics.” In an interview with gaming news outlet NEXT.io, CEO Grainne Hurst expressed her concerns about the mulled tax changes, saying they could harm the legal industry. Hurst […]
Business
October 14, 2024
BOXXER Forms a Strong Partnership with Betfred
BOXXER, a world-class boxing promotional company, has formed a new partnership with Betfred, one of the United Kingdom’s largest operators. As a trusted and respected brand, Betfred will be a valuable entry in BOXXER’s list of operator partners. BOXXER Will Promote Betfred’s Brand BOXXER, which was founded in 2018 by Ben Shalom, a prominent entrepreneur […]
Industry
October 14, 2024
Labour Party Considers £3bn Tax Hike for Gambling Companies
The gambling sector in the UK is currently going through regulatory changes amid the government’s efforts to make the rules suitable for the digital age. While the changes are related to the White Paper following the review of the Gambling Act, a new report suggests some gambling operators may be affected by a tax hike. […]
