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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Two UK ticket-holders win more than 41m each in EuroMillions jackpot

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, supported by donations.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 days ago

Did gamblers fix Paris weather station data for profit on US betting site?

High temperatures in Paris prompted a criminal investigation for suspected data manipulation by gamblers on weather betting platforms.
Poker
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Betting shop bug ends in kidnap, staff turns ransomer

A computer glitch led to the kidnapping of a betting shop manager for ransom by an employee and an accomplice.
#uk-gambling
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago
UK news

Jackpot Sounds Top-Jackpots: Quiet Winners and a Changing UK Narrative in 2026

Multiple UK networked jackpots reached multi-million-pound levels in early 2026, attracting news interest while winners often remained anonymous under UKGC privacy rules.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago
UK news

How will Higher Taxes Affect the UK's Online Casino Industry?

UK online gambling revenue rose despite stake limits, but a planned rise in remote gaming duty to 40% and tighter bonus rules threaten operator profitability in 2026.
UK news
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Unlicensed Operators Set to Overtake UK Regulated Gambling Ad Spend by 2028

Unlicensed operators in the UK gambling sector are projected to exceed 1 billion in ad spend by 2028, while licensed operators will reduce their spend.
EU data protection
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

Inside the UK's Online Gambling Industry: Technology, Regulation, and What Businesses Can Learn

The UK online gambling sector thrives despite strict regulations, using compliance as a competitive advantage.
Poker
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

Starting An Online Casino Business In The UK: What Software Do You Actually Need?

Launching an online casino in the UK requires a robust, modular software stack to meet high player expectations and regulatory standards.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
London

Lottery hunts for missing 10.6m London jackpot winner

A £10.6 million National Lottery jackpot ticket purchased in Bexley remains unclaimed with a 2 April deadline before the prize is redistributed to good causes.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Search continues to find winner of 10.6m lottery jackpot before prize withdrawn

An unclaimed £10.6 million National Lottery jackpot ticket purchased in Bexley on October 4, 2025, must be claimed within a fortnight or the prize is forfeited.
UK news
fromReadWrite
6 days ago

UK Allwyn National Lottery license challenge dismissed in court

The UK High Court dismissed the legal challenge against the fourth National Lottery license, affirming the Gambling Commission's decision and process.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Desmond's 1.3bn national lottery battle collapses as High Court sides with Gambling Commission

Richard Desmond's legal challenge against the Gambling Commission regarding the National Lottery licence has been dismissed by the High Court.
London
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Someone Won a $14 Million Lottery Jackpot and Still Has No Idea. The Deadline Is In Two Weeks.

A £10.6 million National Lottery jackpot purchased in Bexley on October 4, 2025 remains unclaimed with an April 2 deadline, and will transfer to charity if not claimed.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Lottery hunts for missing 10.6m London jackpot winner

A £10.6 million National Lottery jackpot ticket purchased in Bexley remains unclaimed with a 2 April deadline before the prize is redistributed to good causes.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Search continues to find winner of 10.6m lottery jackpot before prize withdrawn

An unclaimed £10.6 million National Lottery jackpot ticket purchased in Bexley on October 4, 2025, must be claimed within a fortnight or the prize is forfeited.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
6 days ago

The UK online casino market in 2026: Regulation, revenue, and what's driving growth - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The remote casino sector, which is industry jargon for online gaming, is the undisputed heavyweight champion of the market. It quietly overtook traditional sports betting a few years ago and hasn't looked back since.
Poker
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Trustpilot hosts reviews of illegal casinos, raising concern among MPs

Trustpilot hosts reviews of illegal casinos, raising consumer safety concerns amid rising unlicensed gambling in the UK.
#gambling
UK politics
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

UK's 120 Million Gambling Levy Delivers First OHID Prevention Grants Amid Sector Turmoil

UK statutory gambling levy raised £120 million in year one, replacing GambleAware, with Betblocker among the first prevention grant recipients.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Taxation and the Future of Regulated UK Betting Sites

The British gambling sector is alarmed by a significant tax hike, threatening its long-term viability and innovation.
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EU data protection
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

EU's Highest Court Backs German Player's Right to Reclaim Gambling Losses From Malta-Licensed Operator

EU member states can ban online gambling services even with cross-border licenses, allowing consumers to reclaim losses from illegal contracts.
EU data protection
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

EU's Highest Court Backs German Player's Right to Reclaim Gambling Losses From Malta-Licensed Operator

EU member states can ban online gambling services even with cross-border licenses, allowing consumers to reclaim losses from illegal contracts.
Poker
fromCard Player
1 week ago

Anonymous Wins World Series of Poker Europe Main Event - Poker News

The first World Series of Poker Europe in Prague set a record with 2,617 entries and a prize pool of €13,085,000.
Poker
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Dutch State Lottery Takes Biggest Illegal Gambling Site to Court as Regulator Says 24M Fine Was Too Low

Nederlandse Loterij is suing Qbet's operators for running the largest illegal gambling site in the Netherlands, endangering consumers.
UK news
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

UK Betting Industry Warns Affordability Checks Will Push Punters to Black Market

65% of UK bettors refuse to submit financial documents amid rising Remote Gaming Duty and calls to pause regulatory changes.
Poker
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

Lithuania Proposes Mandatory Gambling Player Card System by 2029 in Most Comprehensive European Legislation Yet

Lithuania proposes mandatory player cards for gambling by 2029, but industry warns it may drive players to illegal platforms.
Germany news
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Germany online gambling mostly on licensed platforms

Germany's online gambling market is 77% legal, with licensed platforms capturing the majority of activity while illegal operators represent less than 23%.
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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

One winner of 11m Lotto jackpot

The winning numbers of the draw were 19, 20, 22, 25, 28, 43, with the bonus ball being 1. In total, over 82,000 players won prizes in the Lotto & Lotto Plus draws, the National Lottery said.
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fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Understanding Casino Bonuses: A Business-Minded Approach to Online Gaming

Casino bonuses often appear valuable but wagering requirements, game contributions, and restrictions frequently reduce their real-world worth for UK players.
Poker
fromDefector
1 month ago

It's Gambling | Defector

Prediction markets like Kalshi function identically to sports gambling despite claiming to be neutral transaction platforms, and Arizona's AG filed criminal charges against Kalshi for operating an illegal gambling operation.
Venture
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Navigating the Dynamic Landscape of Slot Sites: Opportunities and Challenges

UK online slot sites evolved rapidly via technology, transparency, analytics, and mobile integration, demanding regulatory attention and independent reviews to build consumer trust.
fromCalifornia Post
1 month ago

Lotto player wins $32M after buying ticket at SoCal store

The winning ticket matched all six numbers from Saturday night's SuperLotto Plus drawing and was sold at a Circle K convenience store in Upland, San Bernardino County, according to the California Lottery. It is the first time in 26 drawings that a ticket has matched all six numbers. Saturday's winning numbers were 8, 11, 22, 37 and 46, and the Mega number was 24.
California
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Slot animations and sound design: How game UX changes betting behaviour - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Sound triggers immediate physiological responses, such as increased heart rate and skin conductance, which translate into a heightened state of excitement. You may notice that winning sounds are often high-pitched and set in major musical keys, which our brains naturally associate with positive achievement and success.
Digital life
fromReadWrite
2 months ago

SEC charges Lottery.com executives over alleged fraud

According to the complaint, Komissarov is alleged to have "planned and executed a revenue scam" with DiMatteo, Clemenson, and Dickinson, which allegedly violated Section 17(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 and Sections 10(b) and 14(a) of the Exchange Act of 1934, along with related SEC rules. Customer data was central to the scam charges and involved what the regulator calls "useless customer data" that was then cycled through a number of multi-million-dollar transactions.
Law
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Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

How Reading Slot Reviews Has Become Part of the Modern Gaming Experience

Players now research online slots using reviews to match game mechanics, volatility, and entertainment features to personal preferences.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

The Beautiful Gamble: How Football Became Britain's Most Bet-On Sport

British betting culture evolved from horse racing through legalized betting shops to become deeply integrated with football, transforming the nation's gambling landscape.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Single UK ticket-holder wins 181 million jackpot in EuroMillions draw

A UK EuroMillions ticket holder won £181 million, the third largest National Lottery prize in British history, by matching all five main numbers and both Lucky Star numbers.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

One ETF Covers Every Corner of Global Gambling (The Returns Tell a Complicated Story)

BJK tracks the MVIS Global Gaming Index, giving investors a single-ticker way to own the full gaming value chain. The top five holdings represent 34% of the portfolio, spanning gaming REITs VICI Properties and Gaming and Leisure Properties, Australian manufacturer Aristocrat Leisure, Macau operator Galaxy Entertainment, and Las Vegas Sands. The fund also carries exposure to sports betting through Flutter Entertainment and DraftKings, plus lottery operators and gaming software developers.
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Poker
fromCard Player
1 month ago

Jean-Noel Thorel Leads France's Poker Earnings Leaderboard - Poker News

Jean-Noel Thorel, France's all-time poker money leader, earned $319,780 at EPT Paris, bringing his lifetime earnings to over $28.1 million with a $12.5 million lead over second-ranked Bertrand Grospellier.
UK news
fromLondon On The Inside
2 months ago

Why Online Prize Draws Are Booming Across the UK

Online prize draws in the UK have rapidly grown into mainstream, mobile-first platforms offering low-cost, frequent competitions and prompting government research and a voluntary code.
#uk-gambling-commission
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

The Business Behind the Bet: How UK Online Gambling Became a Sixteen Billion Pound Industry

UK remote gambling revenue reached £7.8 billion in 2024-25, growing 13.1% annually, while remote gaming duty will nearly double from 21% to 40% in April 2026, fundamentally reshaping operator economics.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Gamblizard's perspective on how the UK gambling regulations will affect player loyalty programs.

UK gambling regulators have tightened rules making loyalty programmes subject to stricter compliance, transparency, and consumer protection requirements.
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