Gambling News
Horse racing avoids tax increase but online gaming levy increases to 40%
UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has announced the November budget. The bones of the deal were hardly a…
ECA reveals illegal operators cover 71% of total EU gambling market
A recent study has revealed that illegal online gambling, like online casinos and bookies, now accounts for 71% of the…
UKGC Chief outlines plans for crypto, illegal markets and customer protections
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is preparing to tackle challenges proposed by online casino cryptocurrency gambling within the next two…
Italy overtakes the UK to become Europe’s biggest gambling market
The UK has seen its position as the largest gambling market in Europe overtaken by that of Italy. The country…
Horse racing industry to avoid proposed gambling tax rises
The horse racing sector will be spared in the upcoming gambling tax rate increase, according to insiders. While the exact…
BGC warns gambling tax rise risks 40,000 jobs and £3bn
A new report commissioned by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), conducted by Ernst & Young (EY), suggests that proposed…
UKGC Chief identifies need for crypto gambling regulation by 2027
Chief Executive of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), Andrew Rhodes, appeared at the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) in…
Betfred preparing to close all 1,287 UK shops as tax hikes loom
UK bookie, and online casino, Betfred could shutter all 1,287 betting shops if the UK Government follows through with gambling…
BonusFinder Awards – The Shortlist
The BonusFinder Awards 2025 have commenced. At BonusFinder, our mission has always been simple: to help players "find the best…
ASA defines “strong appeal” in under-18 gambling ad policies
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), in conjunction with the Committees of Advertising Practice CAP and BCAP, have issued new guidelines…
William Hill considers closure of 200 shops as tax fears grow
William Hill owner, Evoke, is working on plans to shutter up to 200 shops if the suspected new operator tax…
UKGC confirms timeline for new deposit limit rule changes
UKGC updates timeline for new deposit limit rule rollout The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced that it will integrate…
2024 Great Britain Gambling Survey: Stable participation but ongoing risks
The Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB) is a large study dedicated to gambling participation, behaviours and consequences. The recent…
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