UK

Daniel Lindsay joins the BGC on a 12-month basis as the trade body continues to battle affordability checks and wider UK reforms.

Research presented at the UNLV Eadington Conference 2026 has challenged the reliability of the Gambling Survey for Great Britain, with analysis suggesting participation rates may be significantly overstated compared to operator records.

Bally’s Intralot CEO Robeson Reeves says the operator is benefiting from lower UK acquisition costs after the Remote Gaming Duty hike.

The regulator found that the football stars had strong appeal to under-18s and should not be used in gambling-related social media content.

Entain has strengthened its board with the appointment of industry veteran Sheila Bangalore as an independent non-executive director.

Thousands of industry professionals gathered in Malta this week as NEXT.io Summit Valletta 2026 focused on AI, prediction markets and the future of iGaming.

Industry speculation is mounting over whether evoke CEO Per Widerström will remain in place if Bally’s Intralot completes its proposed takeover of the gambling group.

Casino Guru Awards 2026 honoured the companies and individuals driving innovation, transparency and responsible gambling across iGaming.

Industry experts warn the full impact of the UK’s Remote Gaming Duty increase may not become clear until later this year.

Evoke has pushed back the deadline for Bally’s Intralot to make a formal takeover offer as discussions between the two companies continue.