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GamCare handled more than 114,000 contacts in 2025/26 as gambling harm services in Britain prepared for the new statutory levy funding system.

A BBC investigation found 16 links on Scottish Borders Council’s community directory were redirecting visitors to offshore gambling websites.

The Betting and Gaming Council says the value of Premier League bets placed with unlicensed operators could reach £1bn during the 2027/28 season.

The Court of Appeal has refused TNLC permission to challenge April’s judgment over the fourth National Lottery licence awarded to Allwyn.

Police seized more than £110,000, gold and 16 betting terminals during raids targeting suspected illegal gambling in Sheffield and Doncaster.

Premier League clubs have removed betting brands from shirt fronts, but 16 of the 20 sides retain gambling partnerships in other forms today.

The Gambling Commission found source-of-funds, deposit-limit and harm-detection failures during its review of QuinnBet’s remote licence.

Experts warn the planned repeal of ‘aim to permit’ could require primary legislation and invite calls for broader Gambling Act reform.

Holland Park Leisure has been fined £150,000 after failing to join a scheme protecting self-excluded customers at local land-based venues.

Bally’s share price fell by more than a quarter as its debt position fuelled concern about casino developments across three major US cities.