UK

By: Paul SkidmoreGamCare boosted by independence approval before levy decision
GamCare gains CQC independence approval as it awaits a crucial decision on funding under the UK’s new statutory gambling levy.

By: Paul SkidmoreGambling tax pressure reshapes operator marketing strategies
Rising taxes are forcing operators to cut marketing spend, with long-term implications for competition and player acquisition.

By: Paul SkidmoreGambling harm increasingly tied to UK financial distress
Rising debt and record referrals highlight growing overlap between gambling harm and financial distress in the UK.

By: Paul SkidmoreEvoke edges closer to strategic review conclusion ahead of FY25
Evoke signals progress on its strategic review as FY25 results near, with UK tax changes looming large.

By: Paul SkidmoreUK fintech firms target Poland amid shift from bank payments
UK fintech firms are targeting Poland as casino players increasingly move away from traditional banking methods.

By: Paul SkidmoreConcerns raised over UK gambling levy rollout and funding delays
Concerns are mounting over the UK gambling levy rollout after delays to prevention funding allocations left some charities at risk.

By: Paul SkidmoreGibraltar pushes ahead with new Gambling Bill
Gibraltar’s new Gambling Bill aims to modernise regulation, tighten oversight and keep the jurisdiction competitive amid rising UK tax pressure.

By: Paul SkidmoreCJEU Tipico opinion ramps up pressure on Malta
A CJEU opinion on Tipico suggests unlicensed operators may need to refund losses, increasing scrutiny on Malta’s legal protections.

By: Paul SkidmoreUK Casinos Shift Focus as Tax Pressure Builds
UK operators are cutting friction, lowering deposits and refining CRM as higher taxes reshape how online casinos attract and retain players.

By: Paul SkidmoreGerman Hacker Claims MGA Breach, Threatens iGaming Exposé
Lilith Wittmann says she hacked the MGA and will expose alleged wrongdoing, while the regulator insists the claims remain unsubstantiated.