The Online-Casinos.com News in 2026
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Meta Ignoring Illegal Gambling Ads on UK Social Media
by James Gibson 22.01.2026
Unlawful gambling ads on social media haven't been dealt with by Meta, according to the UKGC Key Facts: The UK Gambling Commission has accused Meta of ignoring illegal gambling ads It's claimed that unlicensed operators use Meta's social media platforms to target customers Meta's rules state that gambling companies need...
Sheils Steals the Grosvenor UK Poker Tour Show in London
by Roy Brindley 22.01.2026
Brandon Sheils steals the show at the opening Grosvenor UK Poker Tour event of 2026....
by Roy Brindley 21.01.2026
by Roy Brindley 20.01.2026
Grand National Runners and Riders Will Be Revealed ‘Early’ in 2026
by Roy Brindley 16.01.2026
Final declarations for the Randox Grand National will be made 72 hours before this year’s...
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...
Kitsune Studios Releasing Totem Poles New Slot on January 14
by Jamie Smith 14.01.2026
Fun slot features like a Spirit Wheel and two types of bonus modes – Odoodem...
Punters Are in a Quandary as Formula 1 Introduces New Rules
by Roy Brindley 14.01.2026
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen is Formula 1’s 2026 betting favourite, but Damon Hill warns Adrian...
Bullshark Games Released Grunt Gold on 13 January 2026
by Angelina Vodenicharova 13.01.2026
Grunt Gold is a new fantasy-themed slot with a standard RTP of 96.22% and two...
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...
Why Do the Stats Suggest a Mega Moolah Jackpot Is Overdue?
by Roy Brindley 13.01.2026
The Mega Moolah slot jackpot has not been won since June 2025. The prize currently...
Kazakhstan Is Now Planning Three New ‘Tourist Only’ Casinos
by Roy Brindley 13.01.2026
Positive feedback, new jobs, and potential profits lead Kazakhstan to consider tourism ‘gambling zones’. Key...
Starmer Urged to Allow the Right to Refuse New Gambling Premises
by Roy Brindley 10.01.2026
Prime Minister Kier Starmer has been urged to remove an ‘aim to permit’ rule that...
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...
Everything You Need to Know About Snooker’s 2026 Masters
by Roy Brindley 08.01.2026
The world’s top-16 snooker players will converge on London’s Alexandra Palace this week to decide...
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...