The Betting and Gaming Council’s Popular Chairman Steps Down
by Roy Brindley 16.01.2026
Chairman Michael Dugher is leaving the Betting and Gaming Council after six years with the gambling industry lobby group. Key Facts: Michael Dugher is to step down as the Chairman of the Betting and Gaming Council. 20 new safer gambling codes containing 100 new standards were introduced under Dugher's leadership....
UKGC’s New Gambling Promotions Ban Coming into Effect
by James Gibson 13.01.2026
The UKGC’s new ban on mixed-product advertising starts on January 19 for gambling operators. Key...
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...
Warnings About Tax Rise Consequences on Gibraltar Gambling
by James Gibson 04.12.2025
Gibraltar minister expresses concerns about UK gambling tax rises and the potential effects on Gibraltar....
A New Report Reveals the Scale and Growth of Illegal Online Gambling
by Roy Brindley 24.11.2025
A European Casino Association commissioned report on illegal online gambling uncovers an annual €20 billion...
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...