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UK Tax Hike Fuels Illegal Gambling Surge, BGC Warns Using H2 Data
The BGC warns that the UK's tax increase on regulated online gambling is driving punters to unlicensed operators, with H2 data projecting the illegal market share will more than double to 22% by 2031.
Gordon Moody Secures NHS Funding as UK Gambling Support Sector Navigates Transition
Gordon Moody has secured NHS England funding to continue providing gambling harm treatment in England, easing immediate financial pressure but highlighting ongoing structural challenges in the UK's transition to a new funding framework for support services.
Affordability checks row escalates as BHA claims Gambling Commission ignored data requests
The UK Gambling Commission faces mounting criticism over financial risk assessments, with the BHA alleging its data requests were ignored and racing estimating £60m annual losses, as political and legal pressures intensify.
Another UK Gambling Ad Ban Effort Fails as Local Authorities Ramp Up Pressure on Burnham
Proposed gambling sponsorship and advertising bans in the UK's Sports Events Bill were rejected in the House of Lords, but growing pressure from local councils and the Coalition to End Gambling Ads is now targeting new Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
CopyBet Becomes AFC Bournemouth’s Official Betting Partner Ahead of Historic Europa League Debut
CopyBet has been named the official betting partner of AFC Bournemouth for the 2026/27 season, aligning with the club's first UEFA Europa League campaign. The deal reflects shared values of growth and ambition between the UK-licensed sportsbook and the Premier League side.
Evolution’s Q2 2026 results show steady growth in most regions as Galaxy deal likely falls through
Evolution reported Q2 2026 net revenue of €517.8m, down 1.2% year-on-year, with Europe returning to sequential growth but Asia declining. The company appears set to abandon its $85m acquisition of Galaxy Gaming as the closing period expires without a deal.
UK Gambling Survey Shows Stable Participation and Slight Dip in Problem Gambling Rate
The third annual Gambling Survey for Great Britain shows that 47% of adults gambled in the past four weeks, with the problem gambling rate (PGSI 8+) stable at 2.4%. The survey also provides new insights into motivations and the impact of gambling on affected others.
GSGB Year 2 Data: Gambling Participation Holds Steady as Problem Gambling Figures Draw Scrutiny
The latest Gambling Survey for Great Britain shows stable gambling participation at 48% but reveals a problem gambling prevalence of around 2.5%, sparking debate between industry defenders and harm-reduction advocates as the UK government considers new regulatory measures.
BOYLE Sports deepens Serbia tech hub with 65 new hires, targets 30% growth amid omni-channel push
BOYLE Sports has hired 65 staff for its Belgrade technology hub over the past year, with plans to increase the local workforce by 30%, and is simultaneously expanding its retail presence with a 400th shop at Galway Racecourse while navigating UK regulatory changes.
UK Problem Gambling Rate Edges Down to 2.4% in 2025 as GSGB Faces Fresh Criticism
The Gambling Commission's GSGB 2025 shows problem gambling fell to 2.4% amid slight participation declines, but the survey faces renewed criticism from Regulus Partners over methodological flaws and alleged bias.
H2 Gambling Capital: UK Tax Hikes Could Drive Illegal Betting Surge
A new H2 Gambling Capital analysis forecasts that UK tax increases will push illegal online gambling turnover to £36bn by 2031, with the black market's share rising to 22%, prompting the BGC to warn of severe economic consequences.
Rank Group forecasts FY26 profit at least £76m, beating consensus despite regulatory provision
Rank Group expects FY2026 underlying operating profit of at least £76 million, exceeding consensus by around 11%, despite a £5 million provision for a UK Gambling Commission settlement. Growth was driven by all divisions, particularly digital and gaming machines, with the company managing a sharp increase in Remote Gaming Duty through cost controls.