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 […]
Industry
November 24, 2025
The Guardian Blasts $2.62B Spending by Gambling Firms on Ads
Gambling companies in the United Kingdom are spending excessively on advertising. This is the message sent by The Guardian, a media publication, that has taken a look at the sector firms’ advertising practices, finding that the majority of them are still marketing aggressively to consumers. The Jury Is Out on How Much Gambling Firms Spend […]
Lottery
November 21, 2025
Allwyn Celebrates the Holidays with New Tickets & Campaign
Allwyn, the operator of the UK National Lottery, has unveiled a new scratchcards campaign to celebrate the upcoming holidays. The campaign invited eligible players to “add some play” to their Christmas with the operator’s festive scratch-off tickets. The Campaign Coincides with the Lottery’s Anniversary The campaign’s launch coincides with The National Lottery’s 30th birthday and […]
Business
November 21, 2025
Sweepmate Hits the UK Market, Filling the Gap Left by DraftKings
UK sports fans have a new and exciting product to look out for as Sweepmate has just hit the market, blending sweepstakes contests and fantasy sports. The new product seeks to fill a gap left by DraftKings’ departure from Great Britain. Sweepmate Launches in Great Britain As mentioned, Sweepmate seeks to combine the best of […]
Sports
November 21, 2025
Entain Says Strong Interest in Darts Betting as Markets Grow
Much like table tennis during the pandemic, darts is now emerging as a go-to market for many operators, and Entain is no exception. Commenting on the vertical specifically, amid its broader results, Entain’s CEO, Stella David, noted that darts has indeed become one of the fastest-growing verticals for the company. Entain Optimistic about Darts’ Staying […]
