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By: Paul SkidmoreUK court backs Spribe in Aviator legal dispute over crash game branding
Spribe has won an important procedural ruling in its ongoing legal dispute with Aviator LLC. A UK High Court judge rejected attempts to fast-track key ownership questions and ruled that previous Georgian court judgments must be considered.

By: Paul SkidmoreUK gambling spend rises as World Cup expected to fuel betting activity
With the FIFA World Cup beginning this month, industry observers and support organisations are preparing for a further surge in betting activity.

By: Richard JanvrinEvoke Agrees to £243 Million Acquisition by Bally's Intralot
The owner of William Hill UK and 888 has agreed to a takeover deal with Bally's Intralot.

By: Paul SkidmoreWomen in Gaming Awards 2026 finalists revealed ahead of Savoy ceremony
The finalists for the Women in Gaming Diversity & Employee Wellbeing Awards 2026 have been announced. The winners will be crowned at London's Savoy Hotel on 12 June.

By: Paul SkidmoreBGC appoints new director as UK gambling pressures intensify
Daniel Lindsay joins the BGC on a 12-month basis as the trade body continues to battle affordability checks and wider UK reforms.

By: Paul SkidmoreResearch questions accuracy of Gambling Survey for Great Britain
Research presented at the UNLV Eadington Conference 2026 has challenged the reliability of the Gambling Survey for Great Britain, with analysis suggesting participation rates may be significantly overstated compared to operator records.

By: Paul SkidmoreBally’s Intralot CEO says UK consolidation is creating customer acquisition opportunities
Bally’s Intralot CEO Robeson Reeves says the operator is benefiting from lower UK acquisition costs after the Remote Gaming Duty hike.

By: Paul SkidmoreASA orders removal of Oddschecker posts featuring Kane and Haaland
The regulator found that the football stars had strong appeal to under-18s and should not be used in gambling-related social media content.

By: Paul SkidmoreEntain appoints Sheila Bangalore as independent director
Entain has strengthened its board with the appointment of industry veteran Sheila Bangalore as an independent non-executive director.
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By: Paul SkidmoreNEXT.io Summit Valletta 2026 brings global iGaming industry to Malta
Thousands of industry professionals gathered in Malta this week as NEXT.io Summit Valletta 2026 focused on AI, prediction markets and the future of iGaming.