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By: Paul SkidmoreBookmaker racing sponsorship falls 17% as gambling tax rises bite
Bookmaker sponsorship of British racing has fallen 17% this year, with higher gambling taxes prompting operators to reconsider longstanding partnerships.

By: Paul SkidmoreRank agrees £5m settlement over Grosvenor casino compliance failures
Outdated anti-money laundering policies and missed opportunities to protect customers have resulted in a £5m regulatory settlement for Rank’s land-based casino business.

By: Paul SkidmoreInforma agrees £2.24bn deal for ICE and iGB Live owner
Informa has agreed to buy Clarion Events, the organiser behind ICE and iGB Live, in a £2.24bn deal that will put major gambling industry gatherings under new ownership.

By: Paul SkidmoreJumpman Gaming wins £13.2m Remote Gaming Duty appeal against HMRC
An Upper Tribunal ruling has wiped out around £13.2 million in Remote Gaming Duty assessments against Jumpman Gaming, potentially opening the door for other online casino operators to challenge tax paid on similar free-spin promotions.

By: Paul SkidmoreUK Remote Gaming Tax Receipts Jump 108% Following Rate Hike
UK Remote Gaming Duty receipts more than doubled year-on-year in July, offering an early indication of how the government's increase from 21% to 40% is affecting Treasury revenues.

By: Paul SkidmoreYoung adults betting to escape debt: what a new US survey really shows
A US survey raises concerns about gambling to repay debt, but its findings need context. Here is what the research means for younger UK adults.
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By: Paul SkidmoreG2E 2026 puts casino investment and industry pressures in the spotlight
Casino executives discussed investment and shareholder pressures at G2E 2026, with Wayne Gretzky among the event’s headline speakers.

By: Paul SkidmoreDutch regulator tightens checks after Quick Boys lottery licence fraud
A fraudster used Quick Boys’ identity to obtain a Dutch lottery licence, prompting tighter checks and a warning to consumers buying tickets.

By: Paul SkidmoreFormer Entain Chief Gavin Isaacs Takes Advisory Role at GLI
Former Entain chief Gavin Isaacs has an advisory role at GLI as the testing business prepares for its next phase of growth with CVC backing.

By: Paul SkidmoreSOFTSWISS Report Puts AI and Regulation at Centre of 2027 Outlook
AI, tighter regulatory oversight and reliable payments are reshaping online gambling, according to SOFTSWISS’ new industry outlook for 2027.