Gambling News
320 articles covering the latest in UK gambling and betting.
Tories Propose Gambling Restrictions on Benefits as Election Battle Lines Draw Over Welfare Reform
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch is due to propose strict rules on how criminals and offenders can spend state benefits, as welfare reforms are positioned as a key topic for the next UK general election. This weekend, taking on a round of media briefings, Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp out
SBC Stock Ticker Analysis: Genius Sports Rebounds Whilst Flutter Weighs London Exit in Volatile May
May played host to a whole host of Q1s, a delay on a major potential takeover, confirmed talks of a possible mammoth delisting and a plethora of major investor changes which shook up the share prices of some of the biggest listed companies in the iGaming industry.  It was a month that saw a del
Flutter's 'Blank Cheque' Share Scheme Stumbles at AGM Amid Restructuring Concerns
A special resolution to create what are commonly called ‘blank check preferred stocks’ failed to secure the full backing of Flutter Entertainment shareholders at the company’s annual general meeting. The gambling multinational is going through a period of restructuring, including some senior managem
Fertitta's $5.7bn Caesars Acquisition Could Reshape Global Gaming Landscape
If completed, the deal will likely become one of the largest casino acquisitions in US history
Man Utd's Reported £20m Betway Training Kit Deal Highlights Industry Pivot Ahead of Shirt Sponsorship Ban
Manchester United are reportedly closing in on the most lucrative training kit-only deal in football, with sources suggesting the club has wrapped up a £20m with Super Group-owned Betway. The multi-year deal, reported by the Daily Mail’s Mike Keegan, offers an alternative way to market for gambling
Smart Tables and Big Data: Could Advanced Baccarat Analytics Transform UK Casino Operations?
New research enabled by smart baccarat tables could unlock new insights for operators as they seek to better understand the high-stakes casino game
Pagcor Launches Round-the-Clock Problem Gambling Helpline as Global Regulators Intensify Player Protection
Helpline will offer psychological first aid, guidance, triage and referrals for longer-term treatment if necessary.
Balkan Gaming Federation Declares War on Unlicensed Operators as Regional Market Matures
The Balkan Gaming Federation (BGF) has outlined its next steps, as the new trade body sets its sights on combatting the black market gambling and improving the perception of the industry across the region. Set up in March 2026, the BGF is a regional trade body consisting of six national gaming assoc
Entain Strengthens Board with Gaming Industry Veteran Sheila Bangalore as Independent Director
Sheila Bangalore brings over two decades of experience spanning gaming, hospitality and technology sectors.
Sunbet Expands into Namibia as Sun International Accelerates African Digital Push
Sun International CEO Ulrik Bengtsson previously stated the company is transitioning to become a digitally-led business through investments in its Sunbet brand.
Google Insider Trading Case Highlights Growing Risks in UK's Unregulated Prediction Markets
While "mention markets" have garnered controversy for the potential manipulation, charges related to Google's search engine tool provide a new wrinkle.
Bookmakers Eye Market-Making as New Revenue Stream: What This Means for Player Protection
As sports betting companies continue to navigate the prediction market waters, market-making could be an attractive new venture.