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
The online betting platform CopyBet has officially joined the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) in the UK, becoming the latest member of this self-regulatory industry organization. As a member, CopyBet is required to adhere to the high standards of conduct set by the BGC, promoting a safer and more r
The Sports Betting Intelligence Unit (SBIU) of the UK Gambling Commission recently completed an investigation into six former British Basketball League (BBL) players who faced severe sanctions for allegedly participating in match-fixing, with some potentially banned from playing for life.The investi
Flutter Entertainment is cutting about 220 positions in the UK and Ireland, a move closely related to its strategy to accelerate expansion into the US market. The company has initiated a staff consultation process, with the affected positions mainly concentrated in the technology and product teams i
Midnite has announced its role as the official sponsor of Channel 5's broadcast of the FIFA Club World Cup, aiming to further expand its brand influence in the sports betting market.This partnership will feature Midnite's brand in 23 of the 63 matches broadcasted on Channel 5, including live games,
The British gambling industry is facing the risk of increased tax burdens. The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) cited a recent survey indicating that if the government proceeds with plans to uniformly increase the online gambling tax rate, two-thirds of gamblers might abandon licensed platforms and
The Trust Department (DoT) recently released an analysis based on original bank transaction data, indicating that player churn is becoming an unavoidable challenge for UK gambling operators. The study focuses on the retention performance of new players and the overall churn rate of active users, whi
Gibraltar successfully "de-greyed", taking a crucial step in anti-money laundering reformThe European Commission's latest announcement in June shows that the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has officially removed Gibraltar from the "enhanced monitoring list" (commonly known as the "grey list"). T
Content developer Stakelogic has announced a new content partnership with UK operator Hollywoodbets UK, introducing its full catalog of slot products to the UK market for the first time through Relax Gaming's aggregation platform.This collaboration is an important step in Stakelogic's European expan
UKโAustralian social betting brand Dabble was authorized by the UK Gambling Commission in April this year and officially launched in the UK market. This is the third market the app has entered following Australia and the US (fantasy sports business), attempting to deeply integrate sports betting wit
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) recently ruled that two in-app advertisements by LiveScore Betting & Gaming (Gibraltar) under its LiveScore Bet brand violated regulations concerning advertising content for minors. Despite the platform implementing certain age verification measures, the
Despite the massive size of the online gambling market in the UK, it has long been highly competitive and subject to strict regulation. There are currently 175 online operators, including major companies such as Evoke, Flutter, Entain, and Bet365. Intense competition has led to the exit of several b
In the context of addressing global organized crime, the Isle of Man government has actively responded to the "National Risk Appetite Statement" (NRAS), emphasizing that while ensuring judicial transparency and market compliance, it will continue to maintain an open attitude towards legal and reputa
The British technology-driven betting brand Kwiff has announced a partnership with the Scottish Premiership club Motherwell Football Club, becoming its official betting partner and shirt back sponsor for the 2025/26 season. This marks Kwiff's first football sponsorship project in Scotland, with the
Following a voluntary review request by the Gambling Commission, the UK's Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) recently released a report suggesting nine reforms for the "Great Britain Gambling Survey" (GSGB) aimed at improving data quality, transparency, and public trust.The OSR noted that the GS
Online gambling brand Lottomart, in collaboration with renowned game developer Blueprint Gaming, has launched a new TV advertising campaign focusing on popular slot games and responsible gambling information, aiming to further expand its influence in the UK market.This national advertising campaign
The UK Gambling Commission recently stated that it will implement a series of new regulatory and data reform measures based on the independent review results of the Gambling Statistics for Great Britain (GSGB) conducted by the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR).The Commission welcomed the recomm
