A new research study estimates that black market betting firms will be spending as much as £1 billion on advertising in the UK by 2028 – more than the regulated sector. The findings, collated by the World Advertising Research Center (WARC), revealed that by October of this year, the total amount spend by gambling operators […]
Bally’s Plots £225m Takeover of Debt-Ridden William Hill Owner Evoke Group
The Evoke Group, whose brands include William Hill and 888, has opened takeover talks with the American-Greek gambling operator Bally’s Intralot. Although no formal bid has been made, Bally’s are said to have enquired about a possible offer that values Evoke at 50p a share – for an overall valuation of £225 million. Evoke, who […]
Richard Desmond Loses £1.3 Billion Lottery Legal Battle as Allwyn Announces Powerball Partnership
The lengthy legal battle between media entrepreneur Richard Desmond and the UK Gambling Commission has concluded, with the courts dismissing his case against the regulator. It’s thought that Desmond has spent millions on his pursuit of damages since launching his legal bid in 2022, claiming that the Gambling Commission had shown failings in their assessment […]
Bookies Left Licking Wounds as Fitzwilliam Owner Confirms £100,000 Grand National Bet Was Genuine
It is, quite literally, the most bet-upon sporting event in the UK each year. And it’s usually one that the bookmakers do rather well at too, as casual punters pile in with bets placed on horses that share the same name as their favourite aunt/work colleague/cat etc. But this year at Aintree, the biggest Grand […]
Premier League Faces £80 Million Void While Italian Football Chief Wants Gambling Ad Ban Overturned
The head of Italy’s football federation has called on the government to overturn the ban on gambling ads in the country, claiming that Italian clubs need the revenue to produce better domestic players. It comes in the wake of Italy failing to qualify for the World Cup for the third time in a row. Meanwhile, […]