UK

By: Paul SkidmoreIsle of Man gambling legislation amendments clear final parliamentary hurdle
The Isle of Man has approved sweeping gambling law reforms introducing civil penalties and tougher operator checks.

By: Paul SkidmorePrize draws move from fringe gambling to mainstream growth engine
UK prize draws are attracting major operators as lower regulation and social-led growth reshape the market.

By: Paul SkidmoreGamScore app aims to reduce friction around UK gambling compliance
GamScore plans to launch a UK gambling wellbeing app focused on behavioural insights, compliance tracking and reducing player friction.

By: Paul SkidmoreEntain pushes football regulator over unlicensed gambling sponsors
Entain has called on the Independent Football Regulator to block English football clubs from partnering with unlicensed gambling operators.

By: Paul SkidmoreCasino Guru CRC returns $5.3m to players in Q1 2026
Casino Guru’s Complaint Resolution Center handled almost 4,000 complaints in Q1, with delayed payments remaining the biggest issue.

By: Paul SkidmoreSimon Bazalgette appointed chair of CourseTrack board expansion
CourseTrack has restructured its board with Simon Bazalgette appointed chair alongside two new non-executive directors.

By: Paul SkidmoreUKGC announces tougher measures on gaming machines and illegal gambling
The UK Gambling Commission plans stricter gaming machine enforcement and renewed action against illegal land-based gambling.

By: Paul SkidmoreWhy Bally’s is interested in Evoke despite mounting risks
Bally’s sees opportunity in Evoke’s scale and European reach, even as debt, tax rises and regulation scare off private equity buyers.

By: Paul SkidmoreAll the details of the UK’s gambling financial risk assessment reform
The UK’s proposed gambling financial risk assessments could reshape online betting and casino play. Here’s what the reforms mean.

By: Paul SkidmoreBetfred Owner’s Jersey Move Highlights Offshore Pressures
Fred Done’s Jersey restructuring has intensified scrutiny on how rising UK gambling taxes may push operators toward offshore models.