UK

Betfred will close around 10% of its UK betting shops, with CEO Joanne Whittaker blaming gambling tax rises and increasing employment costs.

Sunderland and Nottingham Forest are still searching for front-of-shirt sponsors following the introduction of the Premier League’s gambling ban.

ITV has returned to the betting sector with a free odds comparison app, three months after the closure of its real-money ITV Play platform.

Midnite has extended its partnership with The Sun Dream Team for a second season, continuing its investment in football-focused marketing.

Sarah Fox will move from DCMS to oversee policy, research, statistics and National Lottery regulation at the Gambling Commission.

FDJ United’s revenue declined during the first half of 2026, with higher gambling taxes and continuing difficulties in the UK affecting performance.

Police and Gambling Commission officers arrested a man and woman after executing a search warrant at premises on Lower College Street.

Weak scrutiny of white-label partnerships and B2B relationships has been identified as a contributor to money laundering risks.

Mr Vegas will appear on Reading FC’s men’s first-team shirts during the 2026/27 season as part of a wider fan engagement partnership.

Flutter Entertainment will leave the London Stock Exchange in August, ending a listed history in the UK stretching back more than 25 years.