Government

The UK government could be about to make a dramatic U-turn on its plans to relax the rules that regulate the land-based slot gaming sector. Adult gaming centres (AGCs) have grown in popularity in UK towns and cities in recent years, despite firms claiming that the regulations governing how they operate are unfair and restrictive […]

The government’s proposed Football Governance Bill could change the face of the sport in the UK. An Independent Football Regulator could be one of the major changes brought about by the legislation, with the body given executive powers to govern the game from a neutral standpoint – rather than simply kowtowing to Premier League clubs […]

One of the largest iGaming firms in the industry is to have their UK licence ‘reviewed’ by the Gambling Commission over allegations that they are operating in illegal black markets. Evolution, a global conglomerate with an annual revenue in the region of £1.5 billion, could – sensationally – be banned from operating on UK soil […]

The founder of online gambling blocking app Gamban wants horse racing to be separated from online slots and casino games in any affordability checks that the government imposes permanently. Matt Zarb-Cousin, a self-confessed former gambling addict who now dedicates his time to helping others in a similar position, believes that horse racing should be exempt […]

There is currently a loophole in the UK gambling industry that allows for overseas bookmakers and betting sites to partner with a ‘white label’ operator on domestic soil. The upshot? Unlicensed, offshore firms are able to secure a shortcut into the UK market, advertising to punters despite not having to go through the same safety […]