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UK Gambling News: UK Slot Stake Limits Extension Causes Ripples & White Paper Consultation Phase Two Discussed

The final decision on stake limits applied to video slots in the UK has been delayed, plus white paper consultation continues into phase two! (Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay) The UK government has pushed back the deadline for its consultation on setting stake limits for online slots. [...]

By |2026-05-16T12:30:58+00:0010/05/2023|Categories: Casino News, Gambling legislation news|Tags: , |

UKGC Industry Forum Aims to Work with UK Operators

A new UKGC industry forum is in place to help the regulatory authority understand the industry better from the operators' point of view. (Photo by Chris Montgomery on Unsplash) A pathway into the UKGC has been made easier for operators within the UK gambling industry via a [...]

By |2026-05-16T12:30:56+00:0009/19/2023|Categories: Casino News, Gambling legislation news|Tags: , |

Declining Problem Gambling Rates in England: A Comprehensive Analysis of NHS Health Survey’s Latest Findings

In England, part of the UK, a declining problem gambling rate spells good news for the industry as targets are being met. (Image by Pavel Danilyuk on Pexels) The latest survey by the NHS Health Survey indicates a welcome trend in the lottery, poker, sports betting and [...]

By |2026-03-09T02:17:59+00:0005/18/2023|Categories: Casino News, Gambling legislation news|Tags: , |

UK Government White Paper Released: Risks 6-figure Rise in Black Market Gambling!

UK White Paper risks a 6-figure rise in black market gambling due to strict rules, bet caps, and control of bonuses. Will over-regulation backfire? (Image by Chris Boland on Unsplash ) The UK White Paper is finally here, but a few possibly overzealous new rules are being [...]

The Allure of Non-UK Casinos – the UK black market is a real niche!

No quick spins, bonus buys or auto-play. It’s easy to see why Non-UK Casinos accepting UK players are gaining momentum! (Photo by cottonbro studio ) As you embark on your quest for the ultimate casino experience, usually that means looking for an online casino operating under local [...]

By |2026-05-16T12:16:13+00:0004/21/2023|Categories: Casino News|Tags: |

UK Online Slots GGY Increases +2% and Number of Spins +8%!

Despite UKGC rules forbidding video slot developers to include auto-spins and quick spins, video slot gameplay in the YK continues to rise! (Photo by Darya Sannikova) Amid increasing regulations, the UK online slots industry continues to grow, generating over £2.9 billion annually. The UKGC has introduced stricter [...]

GamCare & GambleAware Evolve while survey reveals 65% of UK gamblers reject affordability checks

UK gamblers reject affordability checks while GamCare & GambleAware evolve to tackle gambling issues with new initiatives. (Image courtesy of Kampus Production) UK gambling charities are teaming up and evolving – is this a lesson that other countries with legalised gambling can learn from? It is certainly [...]

By |2026-05-16T12:15:59+00:0004/11/2023|Categories: Casino News, Gambling legislation news|Tags: , |

82% of UK Players Believe New Restrictions Will Fuel the Online Gambling Black Market

BGC warns the UK government again - the online gambling black market will rise if its white paper is too restrictive for players & operators. (Photo by geralt on Pixabay) Is the UK government on the same planet? What goes through the mind of these ministers? And [...]

By |2026-05-16T12:17:37+00:0003/17/2023|Categories: Casino News, Casino news economy|Tags: , |

GamStop Records 84,000 in UK Gambling Account Registrations

Get the full analysis here - A 6% increase in self-exclusions and a rise in Gamstop UK gambling market sign-ups for 2022. (Image by Markus Spiske on Unsplash ) In 2022, the GamStop system recorded 84,000 new player sign-ups for the system and a 6% rise in [...]

250,000 UK Players Visited Black Market Gambling Sites as White Paper Draws Nearer

Is unregulated gambling in the UK about to explode? Black market gambling sites seem to think so after an increase in UK ads! (Photo by Mohamed Hassan on Pixabay) In lieu of the upcoming release of the UK gambling market’s white paper, a recent report issued on [...]

By |2026-05-16T12:01:31+00:0001/29/2023|Categories: Casino News, Gambling legislation news|Tags: , |
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