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26 articles tagged "United Kingdom".
UK Retailer Loses Licence After Inconsistent Accounts of Mispaid Lottery Ticket
Sandwell Council revoked Best One Store's licence after the shop supervisor admitted stealing a £920 winning lottery ticket and gave inconsistent accounts of the incident, while the council noted that CCTV footage had been destroyed and terminal prompts were ignored.
Economist and ROA Chair Jim Walker Appointed to BHA Board
The British Horseracing Authority has appointed economist and ROA Chair Dr Jim Walker to its board, replacing Charlie Parker. Walker joins amid industry concerns over Financial Risk Checks and frustration with the unchanged Horseracing Betting Levy.
Gambling Commission Mandates Swift Removal of Non-Compliant Gaming Machines from July 2026
From 29 July 2026, UK non‑remote gambling operators must immediately remove any gaming machine the Gambling Commission identifies as non‑compliant in a written notice, under new Licence Condition 18.1.1. The rule is the first measure enacted from the regulator’s wider consultation on modernising gaming machine technical standards, a commitment under the 2023 Gambling Act Review White Paper.
Drake's $1.5m World Cup Bet on Argentina Falls Short as Spain Triumphs
Drake lost a $1.5m bet on Argentina to beat Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, adding to the 'Drake Curse' lore after Spain won 1-0 in extra time.
Gamstop CMO Calls for Unified Industry Front Against Black-Market Gambling
Gamstop CMO Katie Reynolds-Jones urges social media platforms to intensify action against non-Gamstop casino ads and calls for unified stakeholder alignment to combat the black market, emphasising that consumer protection must remain the core of regulation.
Gordon Moody Secures NHS England Funding to Support Gambling Harm Services
Gordon Moody has signed a funding deal with NHS England to secure continued support for its gambling harm treatment services, though financial terms remain undisclosed. The charity also recently restructured its operations and intends to collaborate with NHS England and other partners to broaden access to care.
Lib Dem peer fails again to rein in gambling sponsorship as UK government holds firm
Lord Foster's attempt to amend the Sporting Events Bill to ban gambling sponsorship and unlicensed data collection was defeated in the Lords, as the government reiterates its preference to handle gambling policy through the existing Gambling Act review rather than via ad-hoc amendments.
Evolution Faces Q2 Revenue Slip Amid UK Fine and Ongoing Playtech Dispute
Evolution reported a 1.2% Q2 revenue decline and a £4.75m UK fine for allowing games on illegal sites, while facing a legal dispute with Playtech and mixed regional performance led by Europe and Latin America growth but Asia weakness.
Entain to Cut 500 Jobs as Part of Efficiency Drive, Citing Longer-Term Cost Optimisation
Entain is cutting 500 roles globally across corporate functions as part of a long-term cost optimisation effort, while also pushing ahead with a €425 million divestiture of its CEE business. The operator has separately estimated that proposed UK online betting tax hikes would add roughly £200 million in annual costs.
Entain Confirms 500 Job Cuts as UK Tax Hikes Bite
Entain is cutting 500 jobs (2% of workforce) to reduce costs and counter the impact of UK online gambling tax increases expected to add £200 million annually, while separately progressing a €425 million phased exit from its CEE operations.
GSGB 2025: Problem Gambling Rate Edges Down to 2.4% as Participation Stands at 47%
The Gambling Commission's third annual GSGB survey shows a stable problem gambling rate of 2.4%, with 47% of adults gambling in the past month and the chance to win big money as the top reason for participation.
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.