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 has released a report predicting the effects of upcoming legislation Over 800 casino operators could be forced to close because of regulations in 2026 It's also predicted that fewer new casino sites will launch in...
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...
by Jamie Smith 29.09.2025
BHA Says It Is Happy With ‘Racing’s Cancelled Day’ Media Reach
by Roy Brindley 23.09.2025
The British Horseracing Authority’s axe-grinding visit to Westminster achieved a “huge amount” of media coverage....
Policing AGCs And Betting Shops Down to Local Authorities, Says UKGC
by Jamie Smith 11.09.2025
UK industry regulator the Gambling Commission (UKGC) says local authorities have to make sure gambling...
UK Illegal Betting Growing Rapidly, Report Shows
by Jamie Smith 10.09.2025
Newly published research shows that there has been a dramatic rise in the amount of...
Jobs Lost Thanks to India’s RMG Betting Ban
by Jamie Smith 04.09.2025
Hundreds of jobs are being cut in India following the country’s move to ban real-money...
Serious CPS Charges Levelled at Former Betting Industry Heads
by Roy Brindley 02.09.2025
Following a “complex and international investigation” 11 people are charged with serious crimes relating to...
Wheel of Misfortune as Two Jackpot Wins Are Voided
by Roy Brindley 28.08.2025
Bally’s Casino in Atlantic City has told two supposed jackpot winners they will not receive...
UK’s Gambling RET Levy Changes May Be Flawed
by Jamie Smith 27.08.2025
Concerns have been raised about the impact of changes to how research into gambling-related harm...
Brown Calls for Betting Tax Increase to Help Children in Poverty
by Roy Brindley 12.08.2025
As the Autumn budget draws closer, former Labour Chancellor and Prime Minister Gordon Brown has...
Lobbying Efforts by UK Gambling Sector to Avoid Tax Rises
by James Gibson 04.08.2025
The UK’s gambling sector is launching a lobbying campaign to prevent tax rises. Key Facts:...
Government to Wind Down GambleAware in 2026
by Jamie Smith 29.07.2025
More details about how GambleAware will wind down its operations have been provided ahead of...
UK’s Gambling Industry Risk Level Increased to “Medium”
by Jamie Smith 22.07.2025
The UK’s Home Office has announced the risk level for the country’s gambling industry has...
Financial Penalty Update Issued by Gambling Commission
by Jamie Smith 16.07.2025
UK regulator, the Gambling Commission, has announced an update to its rules regarding potential penalties,...