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Entain’s FTSE 100 Exit Raises Fresh Questions About Britain’s Gambling Market
Entain will move to the FTSE 250, putting renewed focus on its market value, UK tax costs, debt and recovery plans.
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Entain’s 400-Role Review Intensifies Pressure in Britain’s Gambling Tax Fight
Entain is consulting on about 400 customer-care roles worldwide while warning that higher gambling taxes could increase pressure on Britain’s betting shops.
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AI Midnite Ad Ruling Raises Fresh Pressure on UK Affiliate Controls
The ASA banned a Midnite TikTok ad featuring an AI character who appeared under 25, putting affiliate oversight under renewed scrutiny.
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Entain Launches Free Football Game That Directs Players to Ladbrokes Rewards
Entain’s new free football game links player predictions and cash prizes to Ladbrokes rewards, intensifying scrutiny of age checks and marketing.
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Fake Tesco Casino Ad Reveals the Enforcement Gap Facing UK Gamblers
A fake Tesco-branded casino reached Facebook and Instagram users without a Great Britain licence, raising questions about platform and regulator action.
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Possible 40% Machine Tax Reopens Threat to Britain’s Betting Shops
A reported 40% Machine Games Duty rate could raise costs for land-based gambling venues, but no government decision has been made.
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Two UK Bookmakers Surrender Licences After Gambling Commission Suspensions
BresBet and Bet St George surrendered their Great Britain licences after suspensions over suspected social responsibility and anti-money-laundering failures.
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Playtech’s US Growth Meets Britain’s 40% Gaming Duty Test
Playtech’s earnings jumped 77%, but UK revenue fell 8% after Britain doubled its Remote Gaming Duty rate.
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Brightstar Extends Debt Maturities as New Notes Raise Annual Interest Costs
Brightstar priced €500 million of 2032 notes at a higher coupon while carrying $3.8 billion in net debt after its Italian licence payment.
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Bet365 Job Cuts Put Britain’s Gambling Tax Strategy Under Pressure
Bet365 plans to cut about 340 roles across three locations, intensifying scrutiny of Britain’s higher gambling duties and their effect on jobs.
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Ruth Evans Named New Gambling Commission Chair as Regulatory Pressure Builds
Ruth Evans will lead the Gambling Commission from 30 September, with illegal gambling and consumer protection among her key challenges.
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Bally’s UK Growth Meets 40% Gaming Duty as evoke Deal Awaits Approval
Bally’s UK expansion is growing, but a sharp tax increase and the pending evoke deal are testing its path to sustainable earnings.
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Bally’s Intralot debt rises as evoke takeover faces higher UK gambling costs
Bally’s Intralot reported €1.61 billion in net debt as its evoke takeover advances amid sharply higher UK gambling duties.
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Buzz Bingo sales rise 11%, but £65m loss reveals Britain’s margin squeeze
Buzz Bingo grew revenue to £241.4m, but rising labour, tax and finance costs drove its pre-tax loss to about £65m.
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Great Britain’s Planned Gambling Fee Hike Fuels a New Compliance Software Market
LiSense launched licence-monitoring software as higher Gambling Commission fees and ongoing third-party checks raise compliance demands across Great Britain.
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BetMakers Earnings Rebound Raises Questions Over UK Racing Tech Deal
BetMakers’ earnings surged as Tabcorp’s proposed acquisition remained pending, putting the supplier’s UK racing technology ties under closer scrutiny.
