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Evoke’s 7% revenue fall narrows to 2% after closure and currency adjustments
Evoke reported £406m in revenue, down 7%. Excluding currency changes and about 270 shop closures cuts the comparable decline to 2%.
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IG’s UK prediction plans split in two as betting licence stays pending
IG targets Q4 2026 for financial prediction markets, but its sports, politics and entertainment plans depend on a separate licence still marked pending.
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£900,000 settlement exposes withdrawal delays at L & L Europe’s seven sites
The Gambling Commission found delayed withdrawals alongside anti-money-laundering and safer-gambling gaps. The £900,000 settlement was not a fine.
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Flutter’s tax overhaul puts up to 1,400 jobs in the balance
Flutter says higher UK gambling taxes are driving a restructuring. The potential cuts could equal roughly one in six UK and Ireland staff.
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Bet St George Administration Leaves UK Customers Chasing Unclear Fund Recovery
Bet St George surrendered its Great Britain licence and entered administration. Customers must contact BTG, but repayment is not guaranteed.
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Allwyn’s National Lottery Licence Faces Public Value Review
The National Audit Office will scrutinise Allwyn’s licence, the Camelot handover and whether lottery funding delivers value for good causes.
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Six Betting Chiefs Warn Tax Rise Could Close 1,470 Shops and Cost 15,900 Jobs
Six betting groups urge John Healey to reject new duty rises, warning that higher taxes could shrink Britain’s high streets and tax base.
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Proposed tax rise could put five of nine Makerfield betting shops at risk
Bookmakers say a proposed Machine Games Duty rise could threaten shops, jobs and Treasury revenue before the 28 October Budget.
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Entain Warns Budget Tax Rise Could Put Betting Shops and Jobs at Risk
Entain warns a higher Machine Games Duty could threaten betting-shop jobs, but the government has not confirmed a rise before October 28.
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Flutter Names Edward Traynor Interim Legal Chief as UK Brand Pressure Builds
Edward Traynor now leads Flutter’s legal function on an interim basis, with no permanent appointment announced for the group’s UK-facing brands.
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PokerStars UK Has Moved to Betfair: What Players Need to Check
PokerStars UK poker moved to Betfair on October 8, changing how players access accounts, withdraw funds and manage their data.
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Allwyn Names Betsson’s Former CTO to Lead Its Next Digital Push
Fredrik Ögren will lead Allwyn’s technology strategy as the UK National Lottery moves beyond its biggest digital upgrade.
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Remote Gaming Duty Drives £1.93 Billion Tax Rise as Betting Receipts Fall
HMRC receipts jumped 19% after Remote Gaming Duty doubled, but General Betting Duty fell 14% in the first 2026 reporting period.
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£50m Casino Projects Face Risk as UK Considers Doubling Machine Tax
A proposed tax doubling puts £50m of casino projects at risk. The rate is not law, but the Budget could decide their future.
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Genting to Close Coventry Casino, Putting 51 Jobs Under Pressure
Genting will close its Coventry casino, putting 51 jobs under pressure as rising costs and a proposed tax increase test Britain’s regulated venues.
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Councils Could Gain More Power Over New Betting Shops, But Nothing Has Changed Yet
Ministers will consult on scrapping Great Britain’s “aim to permit” rule, potentially giving councils more power to resist new gambling premises.
