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...
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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,...
Illegal casinos hijack Scottish Borders Council’s website
As first reported by the BBC, the Scottish Borders Council’s website was temporarily hijacked, displaying gambling ads and directing users to unlicensed online casinos.
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UKGC hits QuinnBet with £609K penalty
The UK Gambling Commission has imposed a £609,000 fine on QuinnBet after the operator was found to have breached anti-money laundering and social responsibility regulations.
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Vicky Foxcroft named as the UK’s new Gambling Minister
Member of Parliament for Lewisham North, Vicky Foxcroft, has been appointed as the newest Gambling Minister in the United Kingdom, replacing former Minister Baroness Fiona...
MGM Resorts-owned LeoVegas launches sportsbook in UK
LeoVegas, which is owned by MGM Resorts, has announced the launch of its proprietary sportsbook, Tiger, in the United Kingdom, after the platform went live in Sweden, Brazil,...
Sarah Fox to join UKGC as Executive Director
The UK Gambling Commission has announced that Sarah Fox, a senior leader from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS), will join the regulatory body’s...
UK DCMS opens consultation on illegal operators’ sponsorships
The UK’s Department for Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) launched a consultation into the potential ban of gambling advertisements and sponsorships by illegal operators on...