Prize Competition Council launches to promote self-regulation across UK prize draw sector
The new Prize Competition Council aims to unite more than 50 operators while promoting responsible standards, transparency and the implementation of the sector's voluntary code
Midnite expands Championship footprint with Middlesbrough and Sheffield United deals
Midnite has strengthened its Championship presence by sponsoring Middlesbrough and renewing its front-of-shirt partnership with Sheffield United.
Craig Williams and Amy Hind plead guilty in election betting scandal
Former Conservative MP Craig Williams and Amy Hind admit cheating offences in the Gambling Commission's election betting prosecution.
DCMS confirms 25% Gambling Commission licence fee increase from October
The government has confirmed a 25% increase in Gambling Commission licence fees from October after rejecting alternative proposals.
Mr Vegas warned by ASA over Facebook slot ads featuring cartoon characters
The ASA upheld a complaint against Mr Vegas after ruling cartoon-style imagery in two Facebook slot adverts could strongly appeal to under-18s.
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Everton replaces Stake with CMC Markets ahead of betting shirt ban
Everton has unveiled CMC Markets as its new front-of-shirt sponsor while retaining Stake as sleeve partner ahead of new Premier League rules.
Social Market Foundation calls for higher tax on high-risk gambling machines
The SMF wants higher taxes on Category B gaming machines, while industry groups warn the proposals could damage the retail gambling sector.
Tim Miller to leave Gambling Commission after ten years
Tim Miller will leave the Gambling Commission in September after ten years, ending a period that saw some of the UK's biggest gambling reforms.
Betfred to pay £900,000 after Gambling Commission finds safer gambling failings
Betfred's online operator, Petfre, has agreed to pay £900,000 after the Gambling Commission found significant weaknesses in its safer gambling systems, including delayed customer interventions.
Bedford approves 24-hour gaming centre despite concerns over crime and gambling harms
Bedford Borough Council has approved a 24-hour adult gaming centre despite objections from police, councillors and a local church over crime, anti-social behaviour and gambling-related harm.