It’s official: the Grand National remains the biggest draw for punters. The Aintree steeplechase was the most bet-upon sporting event of 2025, as per the data from industry powerhouse Entain. The Cheltenham Gold Cup jumped from 16th in 2024 to 14th last year, while the Scottish Grand National made a surprise appearance in 21st place […]
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Betting Black Market Enjoys £100m Christmas Present on Boxing Day
The festive period is a great time for sports fans in the UK, with a seemingly never-ending menu of football and horse racing in particular. In 2025, that appetising duo has been joined by the Ashes, which has provided another betting outlet for punters – and a rare win for those backing a doomed England […]
What Will 2026 Have In Store for the UK’s High Street Betting Shops?
The UK government’s annual Autumn Budget can have ramifications for a number of industries and businesses. But no sector has been hit as hard as the gambling industry by Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget in November 2025. She made a series of changes to the tax regime paid by the sector, headlined by: Remote Gaming Duty […]
William Hill Owner Evoke Admits It Could Be Sold Amidst Tax Hike Fallout
The operating company of William Hill, 888 and Mr Green could be sold as its debts continue to pile up. Evoke are thought to be considering breaking up their operation and selling off individual units; and it’s also been suggested that they could contemplate a complete sale to outside investors. The value of Evoke has […]
UK Bookmaker Statistics 2024-25: 5,825 Betting Shops (-1.78% YOY)
The UK Gambling Commission’s financial year reporting from April 2024 to March 2025 confirmed that the retail betting sector in the UK had contracted once more. Here in March 2025, 5,825 betting shops are still open in Great Britain – but that’s a 1.78% decrease on the number that were trading as of March 2024 […]