Gambling News
404 articles covering the latest in UK gambling and betting.
BGC's Hurst Warns of Industry Pressures as Tax Burden Mounts
SBC Leaders speaks to Betting & Gaming Council CEO Grainne Hurst about the impact of UK tax rises and the rising tide of challenges facing the gambling industry Grainne Hurst is a stronger character than many people probably realise – she needs to be. The Chief Executive officer of the Betting &
BGC Chief Calls on Tech Giants to Join Fight Against Illegal Gambling Operations
Global tech companies like Meta and Google have been directly approached by Grainne Hurst, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), with a request to join the gambling trade body in its battle against the black market.  In an open letter, the BGC and its members un
Logifuture Launches 24/7 Virtual Football in Kenya: What This Means for Player Protection Standards
Logifuture has partnered with Betika to launch its flagship 24/7 virtual football product, Zoom, in Kenya, marking the game’s debut in the market. The integration was rapidly rolled out and powered by Sportradar’s OneFeed. Zoom delivers more than 130,000 virtual football events every month across ma
Illegal Gambling Tech Arms Race Will Define Regulatory Future, Warns South African Official
Mtsweni says regulators must evolve alongside technology if they are to combat increasingly sophisticated illegal gambling operators.
Dutch Regulator Cracks Down on TOTO and 711 for Licensing Violations as European Market Scrutiny Intensifies
The Dutch betting regulator has hit out at two gambling firms this week, TOTO Online and 711, giving the former a warning and the latter a fine. The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has shown itself more than willing to issue fines to gambling operators in cases of non-compliance, targeting both legal and i
Finland Sets Strict Online Slots Rules Ahead of 2027 Market Launch - What This Means for UK Players
Ahead of the market's launch in 2027, Finland’s Ministry of the Interior has set out mandatory RTP rates and online slots stake limits for operators.
Flutter's London Delisting: What It Means for UK Punters and the Betting Market
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Danish Online Gambling Surge Offers Insights for UK Market as Digital Growth Continues
Danes are spending more to gamble, with physical casinos significantly trailing behind online gambling. According to the latest data for April released by Danish regulator Spillemyndigheden, players have spent a total of DKK 680m (£78.5m) in April, a 2.3% YoY increase from the same period in 2025. D