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UK Casino Reform: Sports Betting & Machine Expansion Coming

Discover how the UK is modernising its land-based casinos..

By Liam Hoofe
Wyke Gaming Has Licence Suspended Over Player Protection Breaches

Wyke Gaming's licence suspension by the UKGC explained. Find out why the Bradford-based operator was told it's no longer permitted to open its doors.

By Liam Hoofe
Goodbye 60x Wagering: What the UKGC’s Cap Means for Your Next Casino Bonus

An essential guide to the UK’s 2026 bonus cap, which explains 10x wagering limits and fairer play.

By Eoin McMahon
Why 38 betting companies got secret deals from the UKGC

The UKGC has protected the names of 38 operators who have violated regulations since 2020.

By Liam Hoofe
Betfred hit with another UKGC fine: Is compliance failure now just a business cost?

Betfred fined £825k again for repeat AML and safer gambling failures, raising questions about deterrence.

By Missy Macdonald
Lottomart fined £360k by UKGC over AML and player safety breaches

UKGC fines Lottomart owner £360k over AML and player safety failings.

By Liam Hoofe
Paddy Power Betfair: The £2m price of automated silence

Paddy Power Betfair pays £2m after UKGC finds automated safety systems failed to stop high-speed losses.

By Missy Macdonald
Spreadex Hit With £2M Fine in Latest UK Gambling Crackdown

Spreadex fined £2 million by UKGC for repeat AML and player protection failures, highlighting ongoing regulatory crackdowns in iGaming.

By Giuseppe Faraone
The £2 billion self-sabotage: Why the gambling industry lost its tax war

The British gambling sector must now reallocate its vast £2bn advertising spend to cover sharply increased tax duties.

By Eoin McMahon
The billion-pound bet: Why the UK is doubling down on online gambling taxes

UK confirms a £1bn gambling tax hike, doubling online rates while protecting traditional high street bingo.

By Missy Macdonald
UK operators brace for regulatory shake-up as promotional ban deadline loom

With new rules targeting cross-sell promotions and bonus wagering, gambling firms face a pivotal transition ahead of December 2025.

By Giuseppe Faraone
Is the UKGC Finally Ready for Crypto?

The UKGC explores allowing crypto payments at licensed casinos to improve player safety and innovation.

By Missy Macdonald
UKGC hits Videoslots with £650,000 fine

Videoslots fined £650,000 by UKGC for systemic failures allowing large customer losses and missing high-risk money laundering.

By Missy Macdonald
Unibet’s owners get fined £10million from the UKGC

Unibet operator Platinum Gaming faces a £10 million UKGC fine for repeated player safety failures.

By Eoin McMahon