UK Gambling Companies Threaten Legal Action Over Gambling Affordability Checks
Major UK gambling companies have threatened legal action against Labour’s proposed gambling affordability checks, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing regulatory dispute. The betting industry argues that the government’s planned measures would severely impact their operations and customer base. Affordability checks gambling UK More...
Playtech Projects Profit Above Estimates as Americas Drive Growth
Mor Weizer CEO of Playtech Playtech projects 2026 adjusted core profit well above analyst expectations, driven by exceptional performance in the Americas. The gaming technology company expects full-year adjusted More...
Gambling Commission Approves Affordability Checks Despite Racing, Bookmaker Opposition
The Gambling Commission has approved affordability checks gambling operators must conduct on high-spending customers, despite fierce opposition from the racing and bookmaking industries. The controversial financial More...
Relax Gaming takes full content portfolio live with Starcasino in Netherlands
Relax Gaming has expanded its reach in the regulated Dutch market by taking its content live with Starcasino. The full Relax portfolio, including recent hits Guitar Quest, Midnight Marauder ClusterBreaker™ and World More...
Victoria Gate Casino Sale Cleared as Leeds Council Approves License Transfer to Merkur
Victoria Gate casino is set to undergo a significant ownership change after Leeds Council approved the license transfer to Merkur Casino Entertainment UK Ltd. The sale represents a notable development in the UK More...
PopOK Gaming Expands Regulated Market Footprint with Portugal Certification
PopOK Gaming has officially obtained certification for the Portuguese market, marking another important milestone in the company’s continued expansion across regulated iGaming jurisdictions. This achievement underscores More...
UK Government License Fee Hike Hits Gambling Operators from October
The UK Government license fee for gambling operators will increase by 25%, with the new regime taking effect on 1 October 2026. The Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) confirmed the substantial hike despite More...
Glasgow Casino Applies for License Change at City Venue
A Glasgow casino has submitted an application to the City of Glasgow Licensing Board seeking approval to alter its premises license. Genting Casino Electric on Sauchiehall Street filed the modification request under More...
Tim Miller Exits UK Gambling Commission After Decade-Long Tenure
The UK Gambling Commission faces another leadership change as Tim Miller announced his departure after nearly a decade of service. Miller joined the regulator in 2016 and played a pivotal role in shaping modern More...
UK Gambling Commission Seeks Industry Input on Regulatory Burden
The UK Gambling Commission has formally invited all licensed operators to identify the most pressing regulatory burdens currently affecting the sector. Forming part of the regulator’s 2026-2027 business plan, More...
