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Casino Guru Academy has launched a free Suicide Prevention Course at ICE Barcelona 2026, giving iGaming professionals practical tools to recognise and respond to self-harm risks.

Andrew Rhodes will leave the Gambling Commission at the end of April, closing a near five-year tenure defined by regulatory reform, affordability checks and record enforcement action.

Television gambling adverts aired during live World Cup matches increased betting frequency and likelihood, with researchers warning current UK ad rules may be insufficient.

The UK’s payment overhaul aims to reduce costs for smaller merchants, addressing the significant fees they face compared to larger businesses.

Entain is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its Pitching In programme, highlighting its long-term investment in grassroots football, community funding and volunteering support across the UK.

Evoke’s fair value estimate has been reduced to £0.48 per share as analysts adjust UK tax, revenue and margin assumptions, shifting attention toward execution and cash generation.

Bradford Council is preparing to launch a new campaign targeting young adults at risk of gambling addiction after a report found gambling harm costs the city £13.7m each year.

NetEnt has launched Godbreaker, a five-reel slot built around mythological conflict, stacked symbols and a Free Spins feature with three selectable modes.

Gambling advertising by licensed UK operators continued to fall in 2024, with spend declining across key channels as more budget was directed towards safer gambling messaging.

Play’n GO has released Piggy Blitz Casino Gold, a six-reel casino-themed slot combining Cash Coins, Piggy Banks and three selectable bonus modes.