UK

By: Paul SkidmoreNearly one in eleven adults affected by others’ gambling in 2024
UKGC data found 9% of adults experienced harm linked to another person’s gambling during 2024.

By: Paul SkidmoreGlobal gambling black market reached $5.9tn in 2025
GCI’s latest report estimated that unregulated online gambling activity rose 4% year-on-year during 2025.

By: Paul SkidmoreUK launches largest independent gambling harms research centre
The new GHR-UK Evidence Centre will oversee gambling harms research funded through the statutory levy.

By: Paul SkidmoreIsle of Man gambling legislation amendments clear final parliamentary hurdle
The Isle of Man has approved sweeping gambling law reforms introducing civil penalties and tougher operator checks.

By: Paul SkidmorePrize draws move from fringe gambling to mainstream growth engine
UK prize draws are attracting major operators as lower regulation and social-led growth reshape the market.

By: Paul SkidmoreGamScore app aims to reduce friction around UK gambling compliance
GamScore plans to launch a UK gambling wellbeing app focused on behavioural insights, compliance tracking and reducing player friction.

By: Paul SkidmoreEntain pushes football regulator over unlicensed gambling sponsors
Entain has called on the Independent Football Regulator to block English football clubs from partnering with unlicensed gambling operators.

By: Paul SkidmoreCasino Guru CRC returns $5.3m to players in Q1 2026
Casino Guru’s Complaint Resolution Center handled almost 4,000 complaints in Q1, with delayed payments remaining the biggest issue.

By: Paul SkidmoreSimon Bazalgette appointed chair of CourseTrack board expansion
CourseTrack has restructured its board with Simon Bazalgette appointed chair alongside two new non-executive directors.

By: Paul SkidmoreUKGC announces tougher measures on gaming machines and illegal gambling
The UK Gambling Commission plans stricter gaming machine enforcement and renewed action against illegal land-based gambling.