The opening weekend of the new Premier League season is a joyous time for football fans across the globe. Some will have watched the games and had a flutter; be it on the outright markets or individual matches. But a stark warning has been issued over the number of people betting on the Premier League […]
Gambling Commission Hits QuinnBet and Holland Park Leisure with £750,000 in Fines
The Gambling Commission has demanded £750,000 in fines be paid by two UK licensed operators. It was revealed on Tuesday that Holland Park Leisure, who run three Adult Gaming Centres in Leicester, were hit with a £150,000 sanction after failing to meet self-exclusion standards. And then on Thursday the regulator was in action again, this […]
Evoke Shareholders Unanimously Green Light Bally’s Takeover Bid
A whopping 99.6% of Evoke shareholders have voted in favour of the takeover plan hatched by Bally’s Intralot. The £243 million deal will see the Greek-American firm take over the running of Evoke’s retail and online businesses, which include William Hill, Mr Green and 888. That shareholder approval moves the buyout another step closer in […]
Flutter CEO to Step Down as Adjusted Earnings Crash By 45% in Q2
A disastrous trading period for Flutter Entertainment has ultimately led to the group’s CEO stepping down. Peter Jackson has held the role for almost a decade, guiding Flutter through one of the most tumultuous periods for the gambling industry in the modern era. But challenging conditions in the second quarter of 2026 have led to […]
Betfred to Close 132 Betting Shops and Cut 600 Jobs in Latest Industry Hammer Blow
One of British betting’s biggest employers on the high street is to close 132 betting shops, resulting in the loss of 600 jobs. The firm has cited multiple pressures, including the Gambling Tax hike and other associated business costs, as the root cause for the closures. The losses account for around 10% of Betfred’s entire […]