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Adult gaming centre operator fined £150,000 for self-exclusion failings
The fine comes days after the UK prime minister proposed reforms to adult gaming centres, betting and vape shops on high streets.
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Regulus: UK online gambling market shrugs off tax rise – for now
“The problem for forecasting, and more importantly for operating in the UK online gambling market, is that nothing much will happen until everything does,” analysts said The post Regulus: UK online gambling market shrugs off tax rise – for now appeared first on NEXT.io.
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UK Rules Curb Council Control Over Betting Shop Planning
Local Control And Betting Shop Planning Powers UK councils could lose influence over many planning applications for betting shops under… The post UK Rules Curb Council Control Over Betting Shop Planning appeared first on iGaming Express.
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ID failings to blame for issues during gambling financial risk checks trial, British regulator says
The Gambling Commission says incomplete or inaccurate personal information prevented some accounts from being matched to credit reference agency records. UK.- Amid ongoing controversy over the decision to introduce financial risk assessments for gambling (FRAs) in the UK, the Gambling Commission has published new deta…
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British Gambling Commission reveals new insights into illegal lotteries on social media
The regulator has published new research into how consumers engage with illegal lotteries and raffles led by individuals on TikTok, Facebook and Instagram. UK.- The British Gambling Commission has reported on its findings from research into UK consumer engagement with illegal lotteries and raffles on social media. The…
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Alleged fraudsters accused of bet365 bonus abuse
Seven individuals have been charged before Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court over alleged fraud against bet365. According to the prosecution, the defendants – six men and one woman – abused the UK operator’s free introductory betting offer for new customers to obtain free betting credit and move illicit funds to other acc…
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Bally’s group confident in UK operations despite not moving “as quickly as expected”
Bally’s Corporation reported a marked revenue improvement for Q2 2026, with the figure increasing 20.5% year-on-year from $657.53m (£484.98m) to $792.23m. The results relate to the quarter in which the company’s Bally’s Intralot business confirmed it would be proceeding with a transformative takeover of evoke, which c…
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Bally’s High evokes Storming Q2 Fiscals
Bally’s Corporation, all set to acquire UK iGaming giant evoke, has reported impressive Q2 revenue of US$792.2 million (£584.14m), an increase of... Read More...
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Tether.bet shuts down and redirects to Philippines gambling platform
High stakes gambling site Tether.bet has closed down amid scrutiny around its use by George Cottrell, a prominent supporter of outspoken UK politician Nigel Farage. However, there is no evidence to suggest that Cottrell – or his support for the Reform UK party leader and newly re-elected MP for Clacton Farage – and th…
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Bally’s Q2 revenue rises 20.5% as evoke deal nears shareholder vote
Every revenue segment grew, but higher UK duty took about $39 million out of the group’s international online… The post Bally’s Q2 revenue rises 20.5% as evoke deal nears shareholder vote appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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UK Gambling Commission warns consumers struggle to spot illegal social media lotteries
Removes 252 illegal lotteries
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Rank Group warns UK gambling tax hikes could force bingo halls, casinos to close
Annual gaming revenue rises 5% to $1.13B Richard Harris, Rank Group's CEO
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Bally’s Intralot posts H1 revenue of €544.2 million as online division leads the way
Digital operations drove Bally’s Intralot’s H1 performance, although higher UK gaming duties weighed heavily on Q2 profitability.
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Bookmakers concerned about Burnham’s Aim to Permit plan
As expected, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s plans to move against the retail betting and gaming industries by removing the Aim to Permit rule have prompted a lot of discussion. It hasn’t even been a week since Burnham took to X to call out vape shops, betting and “dodgy businesses”. The PM wants to give […]
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Kitsune Studios opens a bigger and darker chapter in The Library Overdue
UK-based studio debuts evolved, bolder sequel to its breakout debut with new Stackways Booster symbol and 10,000x max win Kitsune Studios has announced The Library Overdue, its latest slot release and a direct sequel to the studio’s breakout 2025 release, The Library. Launching August 19 across Hacksaw Gaming’s OpenRG…
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Intralot Revenue Up 3% Despite $43.4m Loss
Revenue Growth Offset By Higher UK Gambling Tax Bally’s Intralot increased second-quarter revenue by 3% quarter on quarter to €276.1m.… The post Intralot Revenue Up 3% Despite $43.4m Loss appeared first on iGaming Express.
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UKGC Warns Over Social Media Lotteries
Consumers Focus On Authenticity The UK Gambling Commission said its research shows that consumers who take part in illegal lotteries… The post UKGC Warns Over Social Media Lotteries appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Q2 2026: Bally’s Intralot earnings fall after €34m UK tax hit
In addition to the tax hit, a weaker quarter in the operator's Turkish B2C business saw earnings drop The post Q2 2026: Bally’s Intralot earnings fall after €34m UK tax hit appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Fake Kangwon Land Sites Drew 40,000 Koreans Into ₩78 Billion Gambling Ring
Police in South Korea have arrested 58 people accused of running illegal gambling websites disguised as official Kangwon Land platforms, exposing a scheme that allegedly moved about 78 billion won through borrowed bank accounts. The Gyeongbuk Provincial Police Agency said five of those arrested were placed in custody.…
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Dutch Radio Station Calls Out Illegal Gambling Ads on Facebook, Instagram
BNR, a Dutch radio station, has found evidence that illegal gambling ads on Facebook and Instagram are continuously targeting vulnerable consumers in the country. Dutch Radio Station Flags Illegal Gambling Ads Targeting Vulnerable Players The users, who may be registered with the national self-exclusion registry, Cruk…
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One in Four UKGC Complaints Regard Identity Verification Failures
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has warned online gambling operators that some licensees do not meet existing identity verification requirements, leading to potentially serious issues for customers when trying to cash out their funds. A Quarter of All Complaints The regulator explained that more than 25% of complain…
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Industry group pledges to defend UK gaming hall sector’s reputation
Bacta intends to challenge government proposals to remove the “aim to permit gambling” rule to make it easier for local authorities to reject applications for new gaming centres. UK.- The UK gaming hall trade body Bacta has responded to the government’s plans to give local authorities greater powers to block new Adult…
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More than 540 high-street betting shops have closed since last UK budget, gambling sector says
Although there was no tax rise for betting shops, operators have closed hundreds of retail outlets, cutting 4,500 jobs. UK.- The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has revealed that despite the UK government’s decision to freeze the tax rate on retail betting, operators have closed 540 high-street betting shops since No…
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Entain Says UK Gambling Tax Hike Is Helping It Gain Market Share
The Ladbrokes and Coral owner absorbed a £56 million H1 EBITDA hit from increased remote gaming taxes, with the full impact still to come in H2. Entain says the U.K.’s higher online gambling taxes are creating opportunities to take market share as competitors adjust to the new regime, despite the tax increase putting …
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Scrapping ‘aim to permit’ risks triggering further UK gambling reform
Repealing the UK’s ‘aim to permit’ licensing principle risks messy and potentially major legislative changes for the UK’s already beleaguered retail gambling sector.
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Hot Copy: Battle for the high street
Upcoming changes to the UK's retail gambling sector attracted a wide range of views this week The post Hot Copy: Battle for the high street appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Ukraine Advances Real-Time Gambling Oversight
PlayCity Puts Monitoring At The Centre PlayCity’s reform agenda now centres on the State Online Monitoring System, a platform designed to… The post Ukraine Advances Real-Time Gambling Oversight appeared first on iGaming Express.
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UKGC: Consumers overlooking legality of social media lotteries
The regulator pointed to TikTok as a particular area of concern, and said it had struggled to recruit users aged 18 to 24 to contribute to its research The post UKGC: Consumers overlooking legality of social media lotteries appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Rokker white paper: Only 20% of UK prize draw operators have signed voluntary code
Rokker's white paper also outlined the regulatory uncertainty following HMRC's confirmation that prize draws will not be exempt from VAT.
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PlayCity: Ukraine moves on vision of data-driven regulation of gambling
In April 2025, Hennadii Novikov was appointed Head of PlayCity, Ukraine’s new state agency for gambling and lottery oversight. His election was undertaken to overhaul the governance of Ukraine’s stalled gambling sector, viewed as an economic and security threat by the Council of Ministers. Novikov’s tenure has been le…
Read summary →Elite Competitions Appoints Ex Bet365 Compliance Head
Compliance Focus Grows in the UK Prize Draw Market Elite Competitions has appointed former Bet365 compliance team lead Peter Lynas… The post Elite Competitions Appoints Ex Bet365 Compliance Head appeared first on iGaming Express.
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ASA Tells Midnite to Discontinue Ad Showing Frustration and “Gambling as Relief”
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), the UK’s media watchdog, has issued a blocking order against an advertisement put forth by Midnite, a prominent and licensed operator in the jurisdiction. ASA Orders Midnite to Discontinue Ad Showing Frustrations and Then Switching to Gambling as Relief The Midnite advertisin…
Read summary →UK Gambling Commission Reiterates Identity Checks
Licence Condition 17 Sets Timing Licence Condition 17 requires remote operators to verify a customer’s identity before the customer is allowed… The post UK Gambling Commission Reiterates Identity Checks appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Rank Group sees strong full-year growth
Grosvenor Casino’s net gaming revenue climbed 5 per cent year-on-year. UK.- Rank Group has reported strong financial results for FY2025/26, with growth across its core divisions. The London-listed operator of Grosvenor Casinos, Mecca and Spain-facing Enracha venues recorded a 6 per cent rise in group underlying like-f…
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Entain reports strong H1 results despite tax impact
Net gaming revenue was up 5 per cent year-on-year. UK.- Entain has hailed stronger-than-expected results for the first half of 2026. The group posted a five per cent rise in net gaming revenue (NGR), to £2.55bn. Online operations grew seven per cent on a constant currency basis, while retail advanced one per cent. Per…
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UK: Vicky Foxcroft named gambling minister as BHA seeks urgent talks over affordability checks
Backed live-sport ad ban, statutory levy Vicky Foxcroft
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ITV powers launch of OddsFinder with affiliate support
ITV is ready to promote the full-scale launch of its OddsFinder platform and app to UK audiences across multiple verticals. The UK terrestrial broadcaster announced the launch of its new odds-comparison service this summer, initially targeting horse racing audiences during its coverage of Glorious Goodwood. Developed …
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Genting Casino Online launches Viking Runecraft 1000; an exclusive slot from Play’n GO
Genting players get sneak peak of Viking Runecraft 1000 Viking Runecraft 1000, a brand-new slot from leading game developer Play’n GO, has launched exclusively on Genting Casino Online for its UK customers ahead of the title’s global release. Viking Runecraft 1000 will transport players into a world of Norse mythology…
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UKGC warns operators over identity checks as complaints mount
The warning follows complaints from players who were asked to provide extra information when trying to withdraw funds The post UKGC warns operators over identity checks as complaints mount appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Entain Delivers Strong H1 2026 Growth Across the Board
Entain reported a stronger-than-expected performance across the board for the first half of 2026, and especially in the UK and Ireland, where the company recorded a significant increase in net gaming revenue (NGR) despite higher gambling taxes. Entain Sees Growth Across Markets CEO Stella David said she was pleased wi…
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Bacta Prepared to Defend the UK AGC and Arcade Sector
Bacta, the organization representing the UK’s amusements and low-stakes gambling industry, is on high alert after several high-profile government figures recently discussed a new licensing regime that would allow local governments to revoke the licenses of certain undesirable businesses. Bacta warned that it would def…
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Entain grows H1 NGR 5% but UK duty cuts EBITDA 2%
Entain beat its own expectations on revenue in the first half, but the 40% remote gaming duty, weaker… The post Entain grows H1 NGR 5% but UK duty cuts EBITDA 2% appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
Read summary →Blockchain Bulletin: UK banks blocking crypto growth?
This week on Blockchain Bulletin, a Parliament group has called for UK banks to answer to their bans on crypto in what they believe is one of the biggest barriers to UK crypto growth. Also this week, Coinbase names this Middle Eastern city as its global tokenisation hub, the Bank of England’s Digital Pound Lab […]
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Rank Group CEO: Anti-gambling campaigner ‘casts clouds’ over UK casino sector
Strong digital growth helped Rank Group deliver higher underlying profits during its FY'26 period, despite mounting tax and regulatory pressures in the UK.
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Rank Group mitigates initial impact of tax rises as underlying profit rises 21% for the year
Rank Group has gone against the grain of the rest of the UK’s publicly-listed gambling contingent after reporting significant growth in FY2025/26. The London-listed business, which operates the Grosvenor, Mecca and Enracha brands, saw group underlying like-for-like net gaming revenue increase 6% year-on-year from £788…
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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 Twycross, who had served in the role since 2024. Although neither the government nor the Department for Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) has offici…
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Jackson reiterates Flutter optimism from UK tax rise as he nears departure
Peter Jackson, outgoing Chief Executive Officer of Flutter Entertainment, has reiterated that the multinational is looking to stamp further authority on the UK market, sending a stark reminder to UK mid-tier operators. The business is currently in pole position in the UK via its Sky Bet, Paddy Power and Betfair brands…
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Can Burnham revoke ‘aim to permit’ without a new gambling act?
Andrew Lyman says scrapping aim to permit "could actually result in a very substantial change to the nature of gambling regulation in the UK." The post Can Burnham revoke ‘aim to permit’ without a new gambling act? appeared first on NEXT.io.
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H1 2026: Entain UK&I online NGR rises despite higher gambling tax
“I am confident our disciplined focus on growth and optimisation will deliver strong future cash-generation,” said CEO Stella David The post H1 2026: Entain UK&I online NGR rises despite higher gambling tax appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Genting Casino Adds Exclusive Play’n GO Slot
Genting Casino Online has launched an exclusive slot from Play’n GO for UK customers ahead of the game’s wider release. The agreement... Read More...
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GamCare brings localised treatment to Scottish Highlands
GamCare has invested in resources to expand its problem gambling support and treatment network to the most remote areas of the UK. Announced this morning, GamCare, the UK’s leading advice, intervention and treatment service for problem gambling, will make localised support services available across the Scottish Highla…
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Everton player charged over breaches of FA betting regulations
Martin Sherif is accused of placing dozens of wagers on football matches over a 15‑month period. UK- Everton FC youngster Martin Sherif has been formally charged with breaching the Football Association’s betting regulations. It’s alleged that the Premier League club’s 20-year-old forward placed dozens of wagers on foo…
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Vicky Foxcroft to Become the UK’s New Gambling Minister, According to BGC
Vicky Foxcroft, Member of Parliament for Lewisham North, will become the UK’s new Gambling Minister, replacing Baroness Twycross, according to a statement by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), welcoming her to the role. However, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has yet to confirm this. BGC Welcome…
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UK crypto access problem runs deeper than banking bias
UK lawmakers want answers from banks over crypto access, but industry executives say there could be bigger issues to solve. The UK’s crypto banking problem may not be banks refusing to serve the sector, but whether their infrastructure is ready, according to Nick Fernando, Co-founder and Director of Aqua Global. Ferna…
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UK gambling advertising campaign banned after 125 Complaints
The decision covers five adverts – two broadcast on television, two video spots and one radio promotion – which aired in April and May 2026. UK.- The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled against a series of advertisements by gaming operator Midnite, (Dribble Media) following 125 complaints about the campaig…
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UK to scrap ‘aim to permit’ rule as councils gain power to block betting shops
Targeting shops in high streets Prime Minister Andy Burnham
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Bacta warns of judicial review if UK permits AGC licence revocations
Campaigners want the end of 'aim to permit' rules to include options for removing existing slot arcade licences The post Bacta warns of judicial review if UK permits AGC licence revocations appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Vicky Foxcroft confirmed as new UK gambling minister
Foxcroft will replace Baroness Fiona Twycross in Andy Burnham’s administration, becoming the ninth UK gambling minister in six years. UK.- Labour MP Vicky Foxcroft has been appointed to the role of UK gambling minister in the administration of new Prime Minister Andy Burnham. While it initially seemed that Baroness Fi…
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