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Leading gaming company MERKUR has pledged a total of £3225 to Bristol based charity Ripples of Compassion, following an additional donation as part of its MERKUR Community programme. Founded in 2018 by Fiona Corless, the charity honours the memory of her daughter, Ripley Olive Corless, who tragically passed away from Acute Myeloid Leukaemia at just […]
Racing Post is marking its 40th anniversary today (15 April 2026) with the launch of RP40, an anniversary campaign focused on people, moments and stories from across the title’s history in British and Irish racing. The publication was founded with the backing of Sheikh Mohammed of Dubai and first printed on 15 April 1986. Racing […]
Midnite will raise its “Midnite Maximum” giveaway to a top prize of £100,000 for the 2026 World Snooker Championship, where it is the official UK betting and casino partner. The promotion pays a cash prize to a fan if a maximum 147 break is made during the tournament. The operator is introducing a staggered prize […]
Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, will introduce a new two-round Lotto format from 7 June and plans to launch a UK-specific version of Powerball later this summer, subject to final regulatory approval. From 7 June, each £2 Lotto line will include two rounds per draw, giving players “two chances to win” from a single […]
Gaming Corps has partnered with UK betting operator the Tote, owned by the UK Tote Group, to launch a selection of its slot titles on the Tote’s casino platform. The rollout includes the newly launched Paddy’s Payouts: Race for Riches, alongside recent releases Whole Lotta Honey and Wild Woof Returns. The Tote said its casino […]
Leeds-based casino comparison platform spotlights its Recommendation Engine and Member Zone in exclusive ITVX placement. Comparasino has launched a three-month Broadcaster Video on Demand (BVOD) advertising campaign running exclusively on ITVX, starting Tuesday 14 April, 2026. The Leeds-based online casino comparison platform said the campaign will run across ITVX premium prime-time programming and hit shows. […]
British gambling executives returning to their desks with a post-Easter chocolate egg hangover will have only had their headaches deepened by the reality of the UK’s new online casino tax. Levies have risen on remote gaming from 21 percent to 40 percent in the UK, as of April and the decision by Chancellor Rachel Reeves […]
Gaming Corps, a publicly traded game development firm located in Sweden, has secured a major new UK launch after going live with Rank Interactive across 12 online brands managed by Rank Group Plc. The contract provides Gaming Corps with entry to one of the UK’s most prominent and well-known gaming and entertainment organizations, with the […]
ThrillTech has introduced its ThrillPots jackpot solution to the Tote, adding an opt-in jackpot mechanic alongside the operator’s existing gaming products. The feature allows players to participate in player-funded jackpots on top of their usual bets, offering the chance for additional winnings without altering their standard gameplay. ThrillPots operates as a software-as-a-service jackpot layer, easily […]
Playson, the successful digital entertainment provider, has considerably expanded its presence in the UK following its launch with Bally’s Intralot, a top global iGaming and lottery organization. The notable collaboration involves the launch of Playson’s leading games across six of Bally’s Intralot’s UK brands, such as Jackpotjoy, Virgin Games, Monopoly Casino, Rainbow Riches Casino, Bally […]
The Betting and Gaming Council AGM 2026 has discussed about the surging illegal gambling black market. As speakers repeatedly highlighted, 1.5 million people in Britain are already gambling on unlicensed sites and staking around £10bn a year outside UK regulation. That concern is only set to intensify in the coming weeks as the Government considers further regulatory changes. […]
Slingo has won the “Best Slingo Site” award at the BingoPort Players’ Choice Awards 2026, one of the UK’s biggest and longest-running player-voted gaming award programmes. The BingoPort awards are held annually and are unique in the industry, with winners being determined entirely by real player votes. With over one million votes since launching […]
SkillOnNet has announced a strategic partnership with ClearStake to streamline enhanced due diligence (EDD) and source of funds processes across its portfolio of brands, including PlayOJO. The collaboration leverages ClearStake’s bank-based verification technology, replacing manual, document-heavy checks with real-time assessments and automated workflows. This approach reduces operational burden, accelerates decision-making, and creates a smoother experience […]
Allwyn has completed a £450m transformation of the UK National Lottery, the biggest transformation since its launch in 1994. Through meticulous planning, testing and execution, Allwyn delivered more than 30 new systems – moving tens of thousands of retailer records, 18 million player records and over three billion historical transactions from old platforms to new […]
Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, has announced the launch of Studio 59, a new inhouse creative and content studio designed to strengthen how the brand creates, produces and distributes content across all channels. Studio 59 will open its doors in April 2026. The new studio is being created in response to the rapid shift […]
Richard Bradley, partner at gambling licensing law firm Poppleston Allen, shares how new proposals in Parliament may affect licensed premises The ‘aim to permit’ principle may be under threat Switching the burden of proof from “if nothing wrong with the application, it should in theory be approved” to “the application can be rejected if on […]
The legendary Megaways™ home is now active and eager to greet a new wave of players. The official Megaways Casino has returned! SkillOnNet has reintroduced MegawaysCasino.com, reaffirming its position as the ultimate destination for the Megaways™ mechanic with an innovative new platform, a revitalized identity, and a brand centered entirely on a single commitment: ‘Play […]
Gaming Corps, a publicly traded gaming development firm located in Sweden, has teamed up with Welsh operator DragonBet to bring its collection of casino games to one of the UK’s most thrilling independent gaming brands. Under the agreement, DragonBet users will have access to a variety of Gaming Corps titles, featuring the seasonal game 3 […]
Yaspa, a prominent fintech focused on payment and identity solutions, has declared the hiring of Cameron Flood as Head of Product for the UK and Europe. In his new position, Flood will manage all product development and launches for Yaspa in the UK and European markets. Flood is a seasoned product leader who most recently […]
Inspired Entertainment, Inc., a prominent B2B supplier of gaming content, systems, and solutions, has announced the introduction of Luck It Up!™ and Centurion Winner Grand Chance™, now accessible to operators in the UK and Maltese iGaming sectors. Luck It Up!™ is the newest addition to the immensely popular Cash Bank series, featuring an Irish theme […]