Entain mulls sale of CEE Venture amid rising UK gambling tax costs
Entain is reportedly assessing strategic options for its Central and Eastern Europe joint venture, including a possible sale.
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UK Betting and Gaming Council Defends Members Against Illegal Market
The UK’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has sternly defended its members amid a report accusing them of black market activity.
BGC CEO Grainne Hurst on UK Tax Rises and Industry Challenges
Betting & Gaming Council CEO Grainne Hurst discusses the impact of UK tax rises and challenges in the gambling industry.
Bet365 Marks Milestones in Online and Radio Sectors
Multinational betting giant bet365 has stamped its market leadership in Spain, while simultaneously making marketing moves in its home market of the UK.
Vyking Ventures Invests in PrizeKings for UK and South Africa
Prize draw business PrizeKings has secured strategic investment from Vyking Ventures, the investment of iGaming platform provider Vyking. Atlanta-headquartered PrizeKings intends to use the investment to grow its operations and brand across South Africa and the UK.
UK: Betting and Gaming Council Reveals Plan to Combat Black Market
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) unveiled a five-point plan to address the UK's growing illegal gambling market.
Flutter-Owned Betfair Faces Lawsuit in UK Court
Betfair is facing a lawsuit in the UK brought by Annie Ashton, who claims the company is responsible for her husband's death due to compulsive gambling on the platform.
HBO Max Loses 3.7m Champions League Final Audience to Illegal Stream
The UEFA Champions League Final is reported to have been watched by an illegal streaming audience of 3.7 million in the UK.
Paf Acquires Bell Casino for European Expansion
Nordic gambling operator Paf has acquired Swedish maritime games supplier Bell Casino.
BGC Appoints New Director of Strategic Delivery Amid UK Gambling
The UK’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has appointed Daniel Lindsay as its new Director of Strategic Delivery, following Kane Purdy’s appointment as Chair in April.
UK Prime Minister Urges TNT Sports to Air Champions League Final for
The UK Prime Minister wants TNT Sports to show the Champions League final for free – but his own club’s run to the final, a missing legal framework, and his silence on the Europa and Conference League stand to complicate his argument.
GamCare Appoints New Director of Operations
GamCare has appointed Chris Thornton as its new Director of Operations, strengthening its executive leadership at a time of rising demand for gambling harm support services across the UK.