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When it comes to regulations designed to improve the safety of consumers, gambling companies are used to being the centre of attention. Sometimes though, the industry simply gets caught in the crossfire — a problem that is increasingly the case with broad pieces of legislation designed to reign in search and social media giants. From […]
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has officially extended the deadline for licensed remote operators to implement Phase 2 of the new deposit limit regulations. In October 2025 the first phase of improvements to tools that help consumers to manage their gambling were introduced in the Remote Technical Standards (RTS) with the second phase due […]
BVGroup’s flagship brand, BetVictor, has launched a new World Cup promotion offering new customers an enhanced 100/1 odds on England to win this summer’s tournament, as excitement continues to build ahead of football’s biggest stage. The enhanced price forms part of BetVictor’s wider World Cup campaign, with the brand set to roll out a […]
Annexio-owned UK lottery betting brand adds the Swedish supplier’s slots and instant-win titles as it expands beyond lottery betting. Gaming Corps has launched its full portfolio of games on LottoGo, the Annexio-owned UK lottery betting brand, following a new distribution agreement between the two companies. The supplier’s complete catalogue is now live on the LottoGo […]
GamCare has announced the appointment of Chris Thornton as its new Director of Operations, with overall responsibility for the delivery and performance of GamCare’s national and regional services, including the National Gambling Helpline. Chris joins the Executive Leadership Team at a pivotal time for the gambling support sector. Chris brings extensive senior leadership experience […]
Playtech has announced the expansion of its partnership with Solaya Group, becoming the exclusive Bingo provider for the operator’s UK-facing Zebra Bingo, Bingostars and Peachy Games brands. The partnership, first established in 2024 through the delivery of Casino content, continues to grow. After the successful launch of Zebra Bingo onto Playtech’s iBingo platform last year, the […]
The amount staked with illegal gambling operators in the UK is forecast to almost double by 2028, according to new independent analysis. Research by H2 Gambling Capital (H2GC) shows black market stakes are expected to surge from £17bn in 2025 to more than £33bn by 2028. That means almost one fifth (19.2%) of all […]
Allwyn is marking 30 years of National Lottery Scratchcards with a limited-edition “Scratch-Coin” giveaway at 10 selected UK retail partners. The coins will be available from Saturday, 23 May, on a first-come, first-served basis while stocks last. The operator said each of the 10 “gold standard” retailers will receive 500 coins to hand out with […]
Inspired Entertainment, Inc., a prominent B2B provider of gaming content, systems, and solutions, has announced the launch of three new titles—The Great Eggscape™, Aphrodite Legends of Olympus™, and Gold Fever Mine All Mine™—across the UK and Malta iGaming markets. The Great Eggscape™ introduces Big Money Chase™, delivering a dynamic, farm-themed slot experience. The game features […]
London’s status as a key global financial centre will serve as the backdrop to the launch of the industry’s first World Gaming M&A Summit (WGM&A). Taking place on 1 July and serving as the curtain raiser to iGB L!VE, the WGM&A represents the only dedicated forum for corporate development officers and M&A advisors working in […]
Gaming Corps has launched its games with Betfred, marking the Swedish developer’s debut on the UK bookmaker and online gaming operator. The rollout is led by Instant Blitz, Gaming Corps’ scratchcard-style instant win format. The company said the game is built around a Prize Pot mechanic, with expanding rows, bonus triggers and multiplier boosts. Betfred […]
MERKUR Casino UK has pledged a total of £2800 to sports club situated in the heart of Hull, following an additional donation as part of its MERKUR Community programme. Founded in 1896, Hull Zingari Cricket Club has been a cornerstone of the city’s sporting community for well over a century, originally formed by workers in […]
The Department of Health and Social Care’s Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) has announced that Ygam is set to receive £3m from the VCSE Gambling Harms Prevention and Resilience Fund for the two-year span from 2026 to 2028. It will be crucial for Ygam to implement its acclaimed programs aimed at education, early […]
Safer Gambling Week 2025 delivered record-breaking engagement with safer gambling tools and messaging, new data shows. Analysis of last year’s campaign confirmed there were 281,000 deposit limits set during Safer Gambling Week by 153,960 different account holders, a 41% increase year-on-year. For the fourth consecutive year, the number of unique account holders using at […]
The UK Gambling Commission has begun scoping out how it will allow crypto gambling to exist within its regulatory framework, but there are concerns that embrace of cryptocurrencies by one of the world’s largest online gambling markets might make very little impact. The UK’s gambling regulator announced in February that it was seriously considering allowing […]
Flashscore has been ranked the fastest sports results platform by UK fans, according to new research into how audiences consume live sport. In the UK survey of 2,000 sports fans, 46% identified Flashscore as the quickest platform. Flashscore said the pattern was similar in Italy, where 49% of 2,000 respondents named Flashscore the fastest, and […]
Entain has officially urged the UK’s Independent Football Regulator (IFR) to ban Premier League clubs from accepting sponsorship from gambling operators that lack a UK license. The call was made in response to the IFR’s Second Licensing Consultation (CP 2/26), in which the IFR is seeking views on a new club licensing regime for the […]
The UK’s largest gambling trade group claims that the black market has increased dramatically in size over the past few years, as the country’s regulator attempts to bolster its forces in the face of an increasingly threatening illegal sector. According to new data released today by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), as much as […]
Octoplay has gone live with bet365 in the United Kingdom, adding the operator to its roster of tier-one partners in the regulated UK market. The supplier said the bet365 rollout follows recent UK launches with Virgin Bet and BetVictor as it expands distribution with major local brands. Outside the UK, Octoplay pointed to recent go-lives […]
In a clarion call for the Gambling Commission and Licensing Authorities, including local police forces, to be more vigilant in their approach to illegal gambling, 97% of respondents to the latest Bacta Pulse survey confirmed they would back stronger enforcement of the law. As the statutory regulator the Gambling Commission leads on intelligence-led investigations […]