UK

UK trade bodies warn over impact of financial risk checks and industry groups warn new financial checks could drive players away.

The UK and Poland are strengthening gambling rules, targeting illegal operators and boosting player protection in 2026.

Kanye West, also known as Ye, has been banned from the UK, and now, Wireless Festival has been canceled.

Players are choosing faster, simpler casino experiences over traditional platforms as expectations around speed and usability shift.

A UK church regained control of its website after hackers cloned it and redirected users to gambling platforms.

The Gambling Commission has named Sue Young as Executive Director of Operations, strengthening its leadership team.

PepsiCo has dropped its sponsorship of Wireless Festival in London after Ye named headliner.

William Hill is contacting customers after a glitch credited large winnings, asking for funds to be returned with a partial goodwill offer.

MPs raised concerns over gambling tax hikes hitting Gibraltar, though black market risks were downplayed.

White label gambling deals may avoid a direct ban, but UK consultation leaves uncertainty over football sponsorships.