The Grand National Tops the 2025 ‘Top-50 Gambling Events’ List
by Roy Brindley 09.01.2026
The Grand National, Super Bowl and US Masters Golf were the top three most popular sports betting events in 2025, according to gambling giant Entain. Key Facts: The Grand National was the most popular sports betting event of 2025. Just four sports have a place in the top-50 ‘most popular’...
Public Pressure to Limit the Advertising of Gambling
by James Gibson 07.01.2026
Public opinion on gambling ads is negative, pushing ministers to introduce restrictions. Key Facts: Polling...
Scotswoman Wins Betting Shop Manager of the Year Award for Hills
by Roy Brindley 14.11.2025
The 2025 Racing Post/SIS Betting Shop Manager of the Year award has gone to Tracey...
UK Bookmaker Probed Over Potential Illegal Offshore Betting Operation
by Jamie Smith 13.11.2025
UK regulator, the Gambling Commission (UKGC), is looking into a betting brand over potentially running...
UKGC Makes Key Finding from Illegal Online Gambling Project
by James Gibson 13.11.2025
UK gambling regulator concludes a study looking at the scale of illegal online gambling. Key...
Gambling Tax Increases Won’t Affect Horse Racing
by James Gibson 04.11.2025
The Autumn Budget will apparently spare horse racing and increase taxes for other types of...
New Commitment to Strengthen the Protection of Integrity in Sport
by Roy Brindley 03.11.2025
The 5th International Forum on Sports Integrity, organised by the International Olympic Committee, has endorsed...
Tax Hikes Could Close Down All Betfred’s UK Shops
by Jamie Smith 28.10.2025
Betfred could close down all of its betting shops across the UK due to expected...
UK Gambling Commission Playing Hardball With Illegal Operators
by Roy Brindley 24.10.2025
UK Gambling Commission says it is employing harm and disruption tactics in its war on...
57 UK and Irish Paddy Power Shops to Close In Second Cull
by Roy Brindley 17.10.2025
Paddy Power has announced it is closing a significant number of betting shops in the...
Government Legislation to Result in Casino Operator Closures
by James Gibson 16.10.2025
A new campaign by GamCare focusing on digital awareness is being launched. Key Facts: GamCare’s...
Evoke Could Close 200 William Hill Betting Shops
by Jamie Smith 14.10.2025
The company behind the William Hill betting brand has warned of the potential of huge...
Government Legislation to Result in Casino Operator Closures
by James Gibson 09.10.2025
At least 800 casino operators predicted to close thanks to new legislation. Key Facts: BetterGambling...
Gambling Stocks Fall as Government Considers Tax Rises
by James Gibson 03.10.2025
The UK’s Chief Financial Minister Rachel Reeves mentioned possible higher gambling taxes, causing stocks to...