Gambling News
404 articles covering the latest in UK gambling and betting.
Brazil's Monetary Council Blocks Kalshi Sports and Political Betting Markets in Regulatory Crackdown
The emergence of prediction market platforms in Brazil has suffered a setback following intervention by the National Monetary Council (CMN). The agency, which oversees Brazil’s financial markets and monetary policy, has determined that derivatives cannot be tied to sporting, political, or entertainm
Svenska Spel's Digital Push Pays Off as Las Vegas Operations Continue to Disappoint
It was a busy quarter of trading for Svenska Spel as the growth of its online division, combined with resilience across its Lotto and Oddset brands, helped the Swedish group increase its overall net gaming revenue (NGR) by 2%. Publishing its interim results for January – March 2026, Svenska S
Flutter's Gambling Awareness Programme Scores Big with Irish Footballers as UK Considers Similar Initiatives
Ireland's first peer-led gambling awareness programme for footballers has completed its senior team rollout, with 94% of players now aware of FAI and UEFA integrity regulations.
Betsson CEO Backs Italian Market Strategy Despite Group Revenue Decline
Pontus Lindwall discusses Betsson's 10-year strategy to break through in the Italian market.
BGC Appoints Kane Purdy as New Chair as Industry Faces Regulatory and Tax Pressures
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has revamped its senior leadership amid a new fallout and lobbying battle around gambling regulation and tax in the UK. Kane Purdy, the Managing Director of Gamesys Operations, has been named the new non-executive Chair of the BGC. He will take on the role as Cha
Prediction Markets: The Grey Area Between Trading and Gambling That's Leaving UK Consumers Unprotected
Why UK Sportsbooks Dread the NFL Draft: 'We Haven't Got a Prayer of Winning'
Sportradar Shares Plummet as Data Giant Vows to Challenge Short Seller Allegations
Sportradar states that it will “unequivocally challenge” allegations that it has been working with illegal gambling operations, after claims about its conduct resulted in its share price plummeting. Two investment research firms, Callisto Research and Muddy Waters, have published reports alleging th
New Zealand Passes iGaming Bill Through Final Parliamentary Reading, Setting Stage for Regulated Online Market
New Zealand's iGaming bill has passed its third reading. Now proceeding to Royal Assent, it should be passed into law in May.
Unibet parent FDJ commits to UK market despite revenue headwinds and regulatory pressures
The operator remains committed to the UK market despite Q1 revenue suffering, and the RGD hike threatening further strain.