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29 articles tagged "UK".
GamStop Sees Record Sign-Ups Among Under-25s as Self-Exclusion Numbers Climb
GamStop registrations surged 16% in H1 2025, led by a 26% increase among under-25s who now form the largest new-user segment, while half of all users have opted for the maximum five-year exclusion period. The scheme's leaders attribute the trend to greater awareness but also flag risks from major sporting events like the World Cup.
BHA appoints Simon Cox as Chair and David Williams to HBF role amid regulatory battles
The BHA has appointed Simon Cox as its new Chair, effective October 2026, and David Williams as Chair of the Horseracing Bettors Forum, as the authority continues to lobby against affordability checks and tax increases that threaten the sport's income.
Former Entain Executive Slams UK Gambling Commission Over Affordability Checks and Leadership Void
Peter Marcus, former Entain executive, criticises the UK Gambling Commission for implementing affordability checks without evidence or permanent leadership, warning of damage to the industry and a push toward the black market. The BGC echoes concerns, citing a lack of proof from the regulator's own pilot.
TaDa Gaming sees responsible gaming as market differentiator in UK
TaDa Gaming is positioning responsible gaming as a competitive advantage in the UK market, leveraging its UKGC licence since 2025 and a focus on compliant game design, data-driven insights, and cross-industry collaboration to support sustainable growth under tighter regulation.
BGC Welcomes New Ministerial Appointments and Sets Out Regulatory Agenda
The BGC has welcomed the reappointment of Lisa Nandy and the appointment of John Healey, outlining its regulatory priorities including Gambling Act reforms and opposition to financial risk assessments.
Evoke Board Unanimously Endorses Bally’s Intralot Takeover Ahead of Shareholder Meeting
Evoke’s board unanimously recommends shareholders approve the all-share acquisition by Bally’s Intralot, with the scheme document released ahead of a 17 August vote in London. Financial advisers deem the terms fair, and the deal would create a top-tier UK iGaming and sports betting operator.
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.
Tax hike fuels UK offshore gambling expansion, H2 analysis shows
H2 Gambling Capital's modelling shows that the UK's offshore online gambling market has grown sharply, with gross gaming yield rising from £200m in 2019 to an estimated £685m in 2025, driven largely by the government's Remote Gaming Duty increase. Licensed operators' market share fell to 92% in 2025 and is forecast to decline further to 85% by 2031.
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.