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Winvia’s £19.1 Million Deal Expands Its Prize-Draw Push
Winvia is buying two UK prize-draw platforms as a £1.3 billion market faces tougher expectations on transparency and player protection.
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Great Britain’s Deposit-Limit Deadline Will Put Gambling Systems to the Test
New rules take effect on 30 September 2026. The real test is whether operators block deposits precisely when customers reach their limits.
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Illegal Gambling Taskforce Targets Payments and Advertising as First-Year Review Nears
The UK taskforce is examining payment flows and illegal advertising. Its first-year report could shape new controls for platforms and operators.
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Midnite Rebuilds Payments System as It Targets New Regulated Markets
Midnite is adding BR-DGE to manage deposits and withdrawals across more providers. The technology may support expansion, but licences and checks remain essential.
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Aviator Appeal Puts Crash-Game Branding and Foreign Judgments to UK Test
The Court of Appeal is examining a dispute over Aviator branding, with the ruling likely to shape legal checks for gambling suppliers.
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Manchester Raid Highlights Money-Laundering Risks for Licensed Gambling Businesses
Four people were arrested and more than £20,000 seized. The case shows how illegal venues can undercut regulated operators and trigger enforcement action.
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Sporting Risk Pushes Beyond Odds as UK Sportsbook Competition Intensifies
Sporting Risk is adding player markets and BetBuilder tools. The expansion raises new questions about product control and UK licensing duties.
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£532,000 Gambling Data Plan Raises Privacy Questions Before Any Contract
The Gambling Commission is seeking market input on three years of anonymised financial data from British adults. No supplier has been chosen.
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Former Camelot Chief to Lead Racing Media Group as Betting Data Stakes Rise
Nigel Railton will chair Racecourse Media Group from October 1, bringing regulated-market experience to Britain’s racing media business.
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Britain’s £17.5 Billion Gambling Market Moves Further Online
Great Britain’s gambling market generated £17.5 billion in gross gambling yield as online growth outpaced a shrinking betting-shop network.
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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.