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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
US politics

National Lottery website and apps to shut down for 24 hours here's when

National Lottery online services will be offline from 11pm on Saturday 24 January for approximately 24 hours for essential maintenance; retail outlets remain open.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Londoner wins over 10m on the lottery but hasn't come forward to claim prize

A National Lottery ticket worth 10,600,000 sold in Bexley remains unclaimed with a claim deadline of April 2.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
2 days 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
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Search continues to find winner of 10.6m lottery jackpot before prize withdrawn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.
#eu-law
EU data protection
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day 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 day 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.
#uk-gambling-regulation
Poker
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

The Gambling Commission's Reforms Separate the Best From the Rest

Five UK online casino operators shut down due to high compliance costs from new regulations, highlighting the impact of increased regulatory burdens on businesses.
UK news
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week 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.
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

How Much Are You Spending on Subscriptions? New UK Laws Make Refunds and Cancellations Easier for Consumers

New laws will simplify subscription cancellations, potentially saving consumers £400 million annually by preventing subscription traps.
Marketing
fromDigiday
3 days ago

U.K. brands increase media spend despite economic stormclouds

U.K. advertisers plan to increase media budgets by over 7% in Q1 2026 despite economic concerns.
Education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Thousands of learner drivers to receive refunds over hidden fees

The UK competition watchdog fined AA Driving School and BSM Driving School for illegal drip-pricing practices, ordering refunds for over 80,000 customers.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 days ago

The cities set to feel impact of the new 20 ETA levy on inbound business travel - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The new Electronic Travel Authorisation charge, effective from April 8, imposes a £20 fee on overseas travelers entering the UK, which could dampen inbound travel volumes across key business hubs.
London
Beer
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Wider licence extensions for pubs during World Cup

Pubs in England and Wales can extend hours for World Cup matches involving England or Scotland.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Britain could adopt single market rules without MPs' vote as part of UK-EU reset

UK ministers plan to reshape EU relations with new legislation allowing dynamic alignment without full parliamentary votes.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

England lags behind rest of world by allowing greyhound racing, MPs told

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and greyhound racing, advocating for accessible journalism and animal welfare.
#illegal-gambling
Poker
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days 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.
Poker
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days 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.
#lottery
#premier-league
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
English Premier League

Premier League clubs facing 80m shirt sponsor void amid gambling ban

Nine Premier League clubs may start next season without a shirt sponsor due to a ban on gambling advertising affecting commercial deals.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
English Premier League

'Clock ticking' on financial stand-off -regulator

The Independent Football Regulator warns the Premier League and EFL must urgently resolve their financial dispute or face regulatory intervention to restructure support payments.
#gambling
UK politics
fromReadWrite
5 days ago

Calls grow to pause UK gambling risk checks

UK government urged to pause financial risk checks for gamblers until full evaluation of pilot scheme is available.
UK politics
fromReadWrite
5 days ago

Calls grow to pause UK gambling risk checks

UK government urged to pause financial risk checks for gamblers until full evaluation of pilot scheme is available.
UK politics
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week 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
3 weeks 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.
EU data protection
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

UK could adopt EU single market rules under new legislation

UK government plans to adopt EU single market rules without parliamentary votes, aiming to lower business costs and streamline regulations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Gambling is easy, right? Wrong: it turns out betting on sport is designed to disturb you | Barney Ronay

Nearly everyone is losing money, a club executive is quoted as saying, presumably while dressed in a suit made entirely from gold leaf, bitcoin shavings and vintage parmesan cheese.
Poker
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

Kentucky bill expands prediction markets oversight and raises age

House Bill 904, which has cleared the House and is under Senate review, would give the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation expanded control over various forms of wagering, including fantasy sports and prediction markets.
Poker
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
London
fromMail Online
1 month ago

UK attractions say 'misleading' weather apps 'costing them millions'

Weather apps' rain icons are misleading tourists and costing UK attractions millions in lost visitors by suggesting all-day rain when precipitation is brief or overnight.
#prediction-markets
#gambling-taxation
Poker
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Fair taxation and the future of the regulated betting industry - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Proposed UK gambling tax hikes threaten industry viability, potentially closing thousands of betting shops and eliminating billions in economic contributions and tax revenue.
Poker
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Fair taxation and the future of the regulated betting industry - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Proposed UK gambling tax hikes threaten industry viability, potentially closing thousands of betting shops and eliminating billions in economic contributions and tax revenue.
#journalism-funding
#gambling-regulation
UK politics
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Gibraltar gambling bill advances regulatory overhaul

Gibraltar introduced a new gambling bill to replace its 2005 framework with modernized licensing, regulation, and oversight structures including a Gambling Commissioner and expanded regulatory scope.
UK politics
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Gibraltar gambling bill advances regulatory overhaul

Gibraltar introduced a new gambling bill to replace its 2005 framework with modernized licensing, regulation, and oversight structures including a Gambling Commissioner and expanded regulatory scope.
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.
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.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

How UK Online Casinos Are Redefining Digital Entertainment

The defining feature of today's digital entertainment market is not content alone, but distribution. Successful platforms shape how users discover products, pay for them, return them, and interact with services. UK online casinos now operate on the same logic. User acquisition is driven by performance marketing and partnerships. Retention depends on product design, personalisation and frictionless payments.
E-Commerce
#online-gambling
#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.
Mobile UX
fromLondon On The Inside
2 months ago

Fast Track: How Contactless Tech is Reshaping London's Betting Scene

Cash usage in many London boroughs has effectively ended as contactless and digital payments define everyday transactions and betting, with speed becoming the dominant currency.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Will scrapping the bingo levy help reverse the decline of bingo halls in London? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The recent announcement of a 0% tax rate for bingo in the UK marks a significant shift in the entertainment sector's fiscal landscape. This change could potentially reverse the decline of bingo halls, especially in urban areas like London. By eliminating the tax, policymakers aim to rejuvenate a traditional pastime that has been struggling against modern entertainment trends. The UK's entertainment sector is a vibrant tapestry of cultural and social activities, contributing significantly to the economy.
Miscellaneous
Online marketing
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.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Revealed: The shop where 11 million-winning Lotto jackpot ticket was sold

A County Mayo Lotto player won €11,101,286, becoming the first jackpot winner of 2026 after purchasing a Quick Pick ticket at Circle K Service Station on Mulranny Road.
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

What Modern Betting Infrastructure Means for the Future of the UK Leisure Economy

Modern betting infrastructure has digitized and personalized wagering, transforming the British leisure economy through data-driven operations, urban leisure growth, and integrated physical-digital ecosystems.
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Entain warns UK gambling tax hike fuels illegal betting amid losses

The UK government's decision to dramatically increase taxes on the gambling sector was extremely disappointing. It opens the door to the illegal black market who pay no tax, do not have a license, and have no player protections.
UK news
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

UK Online Casinos Face Further Increased Costs

UK online casinos posted £1.5bn Q3 GGY but face rising costs from higher licence fees, a mandatory levy, and increased taxes that may squeeze profits.
#uk-gambling
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 politics
fromReadWrite
2 months ago

UK DCMS error reveals 30% gambling fee increase

A mistakenly published DCMS consultation revealed a proposed 30% increase to all UK Gambling Commission licence fees, opening a public consultation through March 29, 2026.
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 politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

England's poorest areas have 70% more vape shops and bookmakers than wealthier ones

England's poorest neighbourhoods have 70% more vape shops, off-licences and bookmakers, higher vacancy rates, and fewer cafes, gyms and childcare facilities than affluent areas.
UK news
fromReadWrite
2 months ago

UK gambling advertising spend falls as TV watching drops

Licensed UK gambling advertising fell to 2.7% of UK ad spend in 2024, driven chiefly by a £30m reduction in TV advertising.
UK news
fromReadWrite
2 months ago

Betfred brothers named UK's biggest taxpayer with $548M bill

Fred and Peter Done paid £400.1 million in UK taxes in 2025, making them the country's biggest taxpayers.
fromLondon On The Inside
2 months ago

UKGC Casinos Not Affected by GamStop: Safe Non-GamStop Casino Options

If you have searched for UKGC casinos not affected by GamStop, you're not alone. Many UK players do this after joining GamStop and later realising it blocks access to every UK licensed casino. That frustration often leads to confusion and plenty of misleading claims online. To be clear, GamStop is a UK wide self exclusion scheme and all UKGC licensed casinos must enforce it. None can opt out, pause it, or bypass it in any way.
UK news
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Unlicensed betting firms face sponsorship ban

Unlicensed gambling firms could be barred from sponsoring UK sports teams to protect consumers and reduce links to fraud and organised crime.
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