Recently, a criminal case involving illegal gambling operated through the instant messaging app WhatsApp was sentenced in the UK. The main culprit, Haydon Simcock, was sentenced to 30 weeks in prison (suspended for two years), 200 hours of community service, and was ordered to pay up to 230,000 poun
The latest data from the UK Gambling Commission shows that as of September 30, the third quarter's total online gambling gross yield (GGY) reached 1.42 billion pounds, an 8% increase year-over-year, but a 5% decrease from the previous quarter, with the number of active monthly accounts decreasing by
British real estate investor Lee Gibson has filed a lawsuit against Betfair for losing £1.5 million on the platform, claiming that the company should have recognized his problem gambling behavior and intervened earlier. The case has been dismissed by the High Court and is now in the Court of Appeal.
Gaming and betting company Evoke has recently enhanced its mobile application and website for the brand William Hill Vegas, with new features now launched for UK users. This upgrade includes an optimized user interface, improved navigation system, enhanced search functionality, and artificial intell
Flutter Entertainment's gambling brand Paddy Power has opened a new physical sports betting venue inside the Hippodrome Casino in Leicester Square, London, which officially opened on Thursday evening. The new venue is equipped with over 80 screens broadcasting global sports events, dedicated betting
The latest research by the UK Gambling Commission shows that the country's illegal online gambling market is expanding, with an increase in the number of unlicensed operators raising industry concerns. The study points out that the demographic characteristics of illegal gambling consumers are simila
The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) has updated its advertising guidelines to close loopholes that allowed overseas gambling operators to target UK consumers with advertisements. Previously, non-UK registered licensed gambling operators were not bound by CAP guidelines in content marketing.A
LiveScore Group has entered into a new collaboration agreement with player interaction experts Enteractive, launching a "Player Re-engagement Program" for its LiveScore Bet and Virgin Bet brands, aimed at recalling lost users and activating dormant accounts.In this collaboration, Enteractive will l
In the highly mature and increasingly regulated gambling market of the UK, there is hardly any room for "trial and error" for new brands. However, Paul Colley, the founder of BetTom, chose to enter the market during this critical period, attempting to create a trustworthy small-scale gambling operat
Midnite appoints Alex Henderson as Vice President of Compliance to drive the commitment to "doing the right thing".The rapidly developing UK sports betting and casino company Midnite appoints Alex Henderson as Vice President of Compliance, further strengthening its team. After joining Midnite, Hende
In the past decade, the number of gambling operators on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) has significantly decreased, driven by industry consolidation, regulatory uncertainty, and global economic trends, leading capital flows towards the US market. Peel Hunt analyst Ivor Jones noted that the overall
Southampton Football Club has officially announced a partnership with UK online betting operator Midnite for the 2025/26 season, where Midnite will serve as the official training kit partner of the club. This marks Midnite's first sponsorship deal with a football club and is a key step in their stra
The online betting platform CopyBet has officially joined the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) in the UK, becoming the latest member of this self-regulatory industry organization. As a member, CopyBet is required to adhere to the high standards of conduct set by the BGC, promoting a safer and more r
The Trust Department (DoT) recently released an analysis based on original bank transaction data, indicating that player churn is becoming an unavoidable challenge for UK gambling operators. The study focuses on the retention performance of new players and the overall churn rate of active users, whi
The latest annual report released by the UK gambling self-regulation organization Gamstop shows that since the program started in 2018, about 560,000 UK adults (approximately 1% of the national population) have voluntarily registered for the gambling self-exclusion service.This number far exceeds ex
Mastercard and Visa are facing scrutiny for processing payments for unlicensed gambling sites, with UK players reporting heavy losses. An investigation by The Observer found that despite the payment giants' promises to block such activities, they still facilitate transactions for illegal operators.T
