Online growth pushes British gambling yield to £17.5bn
Gambling revenue rose during 2025-26 despite another reduction in the number of licensed operators, betting shops and other physical premises.
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Online growth pushes British gambling yield to £17.5bn
Gambling revenue rose during 2025-26 despite another reduction in the number of licensed operators, betting shops and other physical premises.
Entain urges immediate ban on unlicensed gambling sponsorships
Entain says 11 Premier League clubs have arrangements with unlicensed gambling operators and has called for a proposed ban to be accelerated.
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Despite that, overall gaming revenue from iGaming, retail casinos, sports betting, fantasy contests, and video gaming terminals fell 2.2% to $569.7 million.
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Pennsylvania iGaming Grows 6.3% Even as Overall Gambling Declines
Despite that, overall gaming revenue from iGaming, retail casinos, sports betting, fantasy contests, and video gaming terminals fell 2.2% to $569.7 million.
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