Could UK casino players soon be able to use crypto payments for online betting? Well, while browsing the latest gambling news, I came across a story that suggests it might be a possibility. Following comments by a senior official at the UK Gambling Commission, the UKGC has already begun looking [...]
The UK's war against the iGaming black market continues, with the government now set to ban unlicensed operators from sponsoring sports teams. The move, which comes as a wider crackdown on offshore gambling, will close a loophole that has previously allowed overseas casinos and sports betting sites to gain [...]
Platipus Gaming has officially secured a B2B licence from the UK Gambling Commission, joining a select group of studios with direct access to the UK online casino market. On the UK Gambling Commission website, we tracked down its new licence under UKGC account number 67428. The licence has existed [...]
The UK Gambling Commission has announced tougher enforcement measures designed to remove dodgy land-based gaming machines from casino floors and slot shops more quickly. It's great news for land-based gamers, who may not know when they are playing rigged video slots or roulette games. Key Highlights [...]
Unsurprisingly, we are now seeing a steady stream of reports coving Illegal sports streams as well as a relentlessly rising UK casino black market. Streams using illegal services have doubled to 3.6 billion in three years, with 89% now carrying unlicensed gambling advertisements, and we expect the latest UK [...]
UK gambling tax increase pushes players to unregulated black market sites, undermining government's own player protection goals. Highlights UK tax increases on online gambling may push players to unlicensed offshore sites, contradicting the government's player protection goals 1.5 million Britons already wager £4.3 billion annually on unregulated [...]
UK Gambling Commission costs surge 49% to £60.3M, driven by £14.2M in legal fees from National Lottery disputes and regulatory expansion. The UK Gambling Commission's operating costs have soared to £60.3 million, driven primarily by legal expenses related to National Lottery disputes and the expansion of regulatory [...]
Investigation reveals how offshore betting operators target GAMSTOP-registered UK gamblers, bypassing self-exclusion to profit from addiction. This gambling news story recently caught my attention after the Casinoplusbonus research team brought it to my attention. A Guardian investigation reveals how offshore betting operators actively exploit UK gamblers attempting [...]
70% of Britons back stricter gambling ad controls as 2026 brings mounting political pressure for advertising bans across the UK. After years of unfulfilled promises and mounting criticism, Britain's approach to gambling promotion stands at a crossroads. With 70% of the public backing stricter controls and politicians [...]
Greater Manchester player wins £20,000 at Genting Casino roulette tournament after instinctive red bet in Birmingham finale. VIP trip included. A Greater Manchester player has claimed a £20,000 prize after winning Genting Casino's multi-stage Spin Leaderboard Challenge, which culminated in a high-stakes roulette tournament at Resorts World [...]
