A new poll has handed the Betting and Gaming Council fresh ammunition in the UK affordability row, with most bettors saying they will not hand over bank statements or payslips to keep gambling. UK Punters Reject More Paperwork The Betting and Gaming Council has stepped up its criticism of proposed financial risk checks in the […]
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UK Online Slots Hit New Highs After Stake Caps, While UKGC Boss Rhodes Heads for the Exit
Fresh UK Gambling Commission figures show slots revenue and play volume climbing again even as overall online yield dips and fewer accounts stay active, all as chief executive Andrew Rhodes confirms he’ll step down on 30 April 2026. The scoreboard: online GGY slips, activity rises The Commission’s latest operator dataset (March 2020 to December 2025) […]
Digitain Secures UK Betting Licence, Signals Bold Push Into Regulated Markets
Fresh off a licence approval from the UK Gambling Commission, Digitain is ready to ramp up its presence in one of the world’s most heavily policed betting environments. UK Green Light Gives Digitain a New Launchpad The Armenian-born iGaming supplier has clinched a UK licence covering real and virtual sports betting, along with full platform […]
Meta Under Fire for Hosting Illegal Gambling Ads on Facebook, Instagram
British gambling watchdog calls out Meta for letting unlicensed casino ads slip through Ads Targeting Self-Excluded Players Raise Alarms The UK Gambling Commission is putting Meta in the hot seat over a surge in illegal online casino ads appearing on Facebook and Instagram. Many of these promotions are aimed at British users who’ve voluntarily self-excluded […]
UK Public Pushes Back on Gambling Ads as Pressure Mounts for Reform
New polling reveals widespread frustration with gambling marketing, particularly its reach into kids’ spaces and everyday media. Poll Shows Brits Want the Volume Turned Down Gambling may be legal in the UK, but public tolerance for how it’s marketed is running thin. A new poll by think tank More in Common, commissioned by anti-gambling ad […]
EveryMatrix Partners with The Palaces for Full Tech Stack Integration
EveryMatrix has secured its first UK turnkey casino platform partnership, joining forces with long-standing land-based and online bingo operator The Palaces. Operated by Palatial Leisure, the deal covers both The Palaces and its sister brand, Bingo Britain. The collaboration will see the brands migrate fully to EveryMatrix’s technology stack, gaining access to the supplier’s player […]
UK Gambling Tax Overhaul Sparks Industry Backlash
Racing and Betting Groups Warn of Deep Financial Risks as Government Floats Unified Remote Gambling Tax The UK government’s plan to streamline online gambling taxes into a single rate has triggered sharp warnings from the betting sector. Industry leaders warn that it could do more harm than good. Launched by the Treasury on April 28, […]
Jelly Entertainment Expands UK Presence with Bally’s Partnership
New Agreement Brings Popular Titles to UK Players Jelly Entertainment has secured a major deal with Bally’s, enabling its portfolio of slot games to go live on the operator’s UK platforms, including Jackpotjoy and Virgin Games. The partnership introduces fan-favourite titles such as CleoPatrick and Witches Go Wild, alongside upcoming releases like Rookie Racer and […]
