The gambling industry in the UK is very prosperous, including the popular traditional national lottery and the historic horse racing betting, which is renowned worldwide for its horse betting culture. Additionally, the UK has many legal casinos that offer a variety of gambling activities. The govern
A recent British public opinion poll has brought the public's dissatisfaction with gambling advertisements to the forefront. The report indicates that the public is increasingly uneasy about the pervasive nature of gambling promotions, putting real pressure on British ministers to "tighten up" on ad
Recently, the long-established British betting operator Betfred released its 78-week financial report ending March 2025, with a net profit of 112.6 million pounds, successfully turning a loss into a profit. What kind of report card has this unusual financial report, spanning different cycles, handed
Oddschecker has confirmed the relaunch of the "oddschecker endorsed" certification program in early 2026, targeting sports betting operators in the UK market, evaluating from multiple dimensions such as product performance and user experience. The program is led by Oddschecker, a subsidiary of FairP
UK non-profit organization GamCare released its 2024-25 annual report, showing significant improvements in the efficiency of its gambling harm support services, while also preparing for the transformation of the statutory taxation funding system starting in April 2026. Related UK gambling player pro
Based on player preference data from Comparasino, the ideal online casino in the UK should be built around convenience, fairness, and personalization, breaking away from the existing pain points of cumbersome registration and withdrawal delays. Relevant compliant payment solutions and player protect
The UK Gambling Commission, after an investigation, determined that four remote gambling entities under Paddy Power Betfair had repeated breaches of social responsibility, ultimately reaching a £2 million regulatory settlement. This is the second enforcement action the operator has faced in the UK w
British commercial TV giant ITV has announced it is "going big" by officially entering the online gaming market. They plan to launch a brand new online casino and bingo platform in early 2026 through collaboration with two specialist companies. This marks a significant step for the media group, know
The UK Gambling Commission recently clarified the details of the new promotional regulations that will take effect in early 2026, with the most notable being a complete ban on "cross-promotion". The new rules require that operators' promotional activities must not mix different types of gambling pro
Recently, a criminal case involving illegal gambling operated through the instant messaging app WhatsApp was sentenced in the UK. The main culprit, Haydon Simcock, was sentenced to 30 weeks in prison (suspended for two years), 200 hours of community service, and was ordered to pay up to 230,000 poun
The online gambling industry in the UK is at a crossroads. On one side are increasing tax rates and increasingly strict player protection rules, and on the other are operators' deep concerns about market appeal and business sustainability. This delicate balance between regulation and business is cau
The UK Gambling Commission has once again demonstrated its strict stance. The Gambling Commission recently ruled that the operator of the well-known gambling brand Betfred, Done Brothers, due to a series of violations in social responsibility and anti-money laundering (AML), must pay a fine of 825,0
Recently, the UK government announced a differentiated adjustment plan for gambling taxes in its autumn budget, which has caused quite a stir in the Swedish gambling industry across the Atlantic. Hasse Lord Skarplöt, CEO of the Swedish horse racing monopoly operator ATG, publicly called on his gover
H2 Gambling Capital's latest analysis shows that the planned gambling tax increase in the UK may only bring about an additional £800 million in tax revenue, which is less than half of the Treasury's expected £1.6 billion. The report points out that changes in player behavior and the expansion of th
The UK government announced a significant increase in gambling tax rates in the autumn budget, with the remote gaming tax set to rise from the current 21% to 40% starting April 2026. Additionally, a new remote betting tax at a rate of 25% will be introduced from April 2027, expected to increase gove
The UK Treasury has been pointed out by industry experts for its lack of understanding of the industry's specificity when formulating gambling tax policies. Stephen Higginett, joint head of CMS tax, stated before the budget announcement that although the Treasury has begun to pay attention to the un
The latest data from the UK Gambling Commission shows that as of September 30, the third quarter's total online gambling gross yield (GGY) reached 1.42 billion pounds, an 8% increase year-over-year, but a 5% decrease from the previous quarter, with the number of active monthly accounts decreasing by
