UK Lords call on the government to ban gambling ads
The 173-page report, titled Gambling Harm - Time for Action: Follow-up report, argues that a tobacco-style ban, with exceptions for the lottery and racecourses, would be the...
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Entain to cut 400 jobs over UK gambling tax hikes
The cuts were announced on September 16, 2026, and are set to affect around a fifth of Entain's customer care workforce in 11 countries, including the UK, Austria, Bulgaria,...
Tesco warns customers over illegal online casino scam ads
Promotions and ads from “Tesco Slots” started appearing on social media platforms, with the website using Tesco’s well-known red and blue branding. The illegal casino...
UK High Court rejects Entain’s copyright claims
The case revolves around Entain suing 2 businesses in August 2025 for trademark and copyright infringement, years after they started teaching bettors how to profit from...
UK Conservative Party members guilty in election bets case
Laura Lee, who was also the party’s Head of International at the time of the cheating offense, admitted to placing bets on the election date using confidential information,...
Ruth Evans appointed as Chair of the UKGC
The UK has appointed Ruth Evans as the new Chair of the UK Gambling Commission, with Evans set to take over the role from Charles Counsell on September 30, 2026.The...
UK Chancellor considering slot machine tax hikes
According to reports from The Times, UK Chancellor John Healey is considering increasing the tax on slot machines ahead of the government’s October Budget.Treasury...
Paddy Power considering closure of 100 betting shops
Flutter Entertainment has revealed that it’s reviewing up to 100 Paddy Power betting shops in the UK and Ireland for potential closure, with around 400 jobs expected to be...
BGC estimates £800M in Premier League black market bets
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has estimated that illegal betting during the 2026/27 English Premier League will generate up to £800 million for black market operators,...