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The UK Gambling Commission is examining the findings of its third annual gambling survey, which reveals an uptick in gambling participation among men aged 55 and over, even as overall problem gambling rates have declined. The regulator is…
Lord Foster of Bath, a prominent Liberal Democrat peer and longstanding advocate for gambling law reform in the UK, has renewed calls for legislative action to curb gambling sponsorship in sports and address the issue of unlicensed sports…
The UK government has opened a consultation on a proposed ban on unlicensed gambling sponsorship in sport, a move that could make entering sponsorship deals with unlicensed operators a criminal offence. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport…
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has signalled that British betting firms are prepared to explore all available avenues to oppose the UK Gambling Commission's planned introduction of Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs). The BGC's statement to SBC News…
The UK Gambling Commission has confirmed its intention to proceed with Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs) for British gamblers, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from gaming and horseracing stakeholders. The checks, which will be introduced in a…
The UK Gambling Commission has confirmed the widespread introduction of financial risk assessments (FRAs), a regulatory measure designed to identify customers experiencing financial difficulties due to gambling. The announcement, made on Tuesday, comes despite significant opposition from the…
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced that license fees for gambling operators will increase by 25% starting October 1, adding to the growing financial pressures on the industry. The fee hike, confirmed by the Department for Culture,…
The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has issued a warning to online casino operator Mr Vegas over a social media advertisement on Facebook that promoted four slot games, including 'PINK ELEPHANTS'. The ASA ruled that the ad featured…
The UK Gambling Commission has announced that Tim Miller, Executive Director of Policy & Research, will depart from the regulator in September 2026 after a decade of service. Miller, who has been a key figure in shaping the…
On Monday 29 June 2026, Craig Williams and Amy Hind pleaded guilty to offences of cheating under section 42(1)(a) of the Gambling Act 2005, in connection with betting on the timing of the General Election. The UK Gambling…
