Betfred Closes 132 Betting Shops as UK Tax Pressure Mounts
August 04, 2026
Remote gaming duty rose to 40% in April, and a new betting rate is due from April 2027.
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FDJ United Reviews Online Betting Arm After Tax Hit
July 31, 2026
Higher gambling taxes and weaker trading cut first-half revenue, while the UK and Dutch businesses stayed under pressure.
Court of Appeal Leaves Allwyn’s Lottery Win Intact
July 31, 2026
TNLC and Northern & Shell failed to reopen the case, with judges saying their chances of success were vanishingly small.
Flutter to End London Stock Exchange Listing on 3 August
July 30, 2026
The gambling group says low trading volumes and higher compliance costs make its remaining UK market unnecessary after its move to New York in 2024.
SkillOnNet Adds Games Global Jackpots Across Regulated Markets
July 29, 2026
The rollout brings Mega Moolah, WowPot and King Millions to the UK, Sweden and Mexico, with localised jackpots in Ontario and Brazil.
Bally’s Intralot Secures Sterling Loan as Evoke Takeover Advances
July 29, 2026
Reports differed on the size of the financing, but the company said the money will support acquisitions, working capital and refinancing needs.
Public Health Wales Launches £1.4m Fund to Tackle Gambling Harms
July 28, 2026
Two-year scheme with WCVA will back community groups working on prevention, early intervention and support across Wales.
Gaming Realms Lifts Core Earnings Despite UK Tax Rise
July 28, 2026
Revenue excluding brand licensing rose 9% and adjusted EBITDA 16%, even as remote gaming duty jumped to 40% in April.
Bally’s Emerges as Leading Bidder for Evoke
July 26, 2026
The UK gambling group’s debt and Britain’s tougher tax regime add to the pressure around a possible sale.
eGaming Integrity Wins UK Enterprise Award for Gambling Assurance
July 25, 2026
The Isle of Man company says its audits test safer gambling, AML and KYC controls in practice, not just on paper.