Latest iGaming and regulatory news tagged United Kingdom.
The UK's Committee of Advertising Practice will launch an AI-based monitoring system on June 11 to scan social media for gambling ads violating the CAP Code. The initiative aims to improve compliance with advertising standards.
Bally's Intralot CEO Robeson Reeves discussed the proposed acquisition of Evoke, which would be one of the largest M&A deals in the UK gambling sector. The merger aims to consolidate global operations and address debt management. The deal…
The UK's advertising regulators have launched a new compliance initiative targeting gambling ads on social media that may appeal to under-18s. The move increases scrutiny on operators but is viewed by some as a progressive step toward tighter…
Bally's Intralot has agreed to acquire Evoke, the parent company of William Hill and 888 brands. Evoke shareholders will receive 0.537 shares in Bally's Intralot per share, valuing the deal at £243.1 million.
The UK Gambling Commission faces challenges in measuring illegal gambling due to increasing VPN usage, which obscures the true scale of the black market and complicates enforcement efforts.
The UK Gambling Commission reported that the gambling industry generated £4.5 billion in gross gambling yield (GGY) during Q4 2025, a 2.27% increase from £4.4 billion in Q4 2024.
Bally's Intralot has submitted a binding offer to acquire Evoke Plc, the operator behind William Hill, Mr Green, and 888, for £243.1 million. The bid values Evoke at 52 pence per share.
Bally's Intralot has agreed to acquire Evoke in an all-share deal valued at £243 million. The transaction ends Evoke's months-long strategic review process.
Bally's Intralot has confirmed a £243.1m bid for evoke, the parent company of William Hill, Mr Green, and 888 brands, at 52p per share. The offer follows weeks of negotiations and media speculation about a potential takeover.
The Betting and Gaming Council warns that illegal operators may attract up to US$6.7m in bets during the Epsom Derby. The lobby group urges customers to avoid unlicensed sites.
