Vicky Foxcroft Takes UK Gambling and Horseracing Brief
August 14, 2026
The DCMS appointment brings a new minister to affordability checks, a live issue for racing and betting groups.
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ASA Bans Midnite Ads for Suggesting Gambling as Relief
August 13, 2026
The regulator said five spots turned routine tech failures into a pitch for betting, despite Midnite’s claim that they were only about app reliability.
Entain Says UK Tax Rises Will Cost About £250m as Trading Stays Strong
August 13, 2026
First-half revenue rose 5%, helped by online growth and World Cup betting, while EBITDA edged down 2%
UK Moves to Scrap Betting Shop 'Aim to Permit’ Rule
August 12, 2026
Councils would get a stronger hand over new premises as ministers say high streets have been hollowed out.
Evoke Holds Revenue Steady as Higher Duties Cut Profits
August 12, 2026
William Hill owner offset more than half of a £46 million tax hit, but adjusted EBITDA still fell 10% in the first half.
PokerStars Begins UK Move to Betfair Platform
August 11, 2026
The first change lands on 13 August, with later moves by Paddy Power Poker and Sky Poker set to widen Flutter’s shared poker network.
Glasgow Wins £3.44m Levy Grant for Gambling Harm Work
August 11, 2026
The money will expand The Glasgow Project into schools, youth services and the city’s poorest districts.
LeoVegas Launches Tiger Sportsbook in the UK
August 11, 2026
The MGM Resorts-owned operator is widening its proprietary betting push after earlier rollouts in Sweden, Brazil and Denmark.
Black Cube Cites UKGC Settlement in Fresh Evolution Filing
August 08, 2026
The company says the £4.75 million deal and the failed Galaxy Gaming transaction support more discovery into Evolution’s dealings with regulators.
Inspired Says UK Interactive Revenue Rose 40% After Duty Hike
August 08, 2026
Management kept its full-year EBITDA target unchanged and said Inspired’s new Manchester studio is expected to release its first title by year-end.