NHS severs funding from bookies January 30, 2022 The NHS is set to cut all ties with the gambling industry for funding for its addiction clinics because of concerns that it may conflict with its work.
Ladbrokes owner delivers modest results amid US expansion and bookie bounceback January 20, 2022 Ladbrokes owner Entain reported a strong 2021 performance, with group net gaming revenue up seven per cent.
Less than one in five punters back Government plans to let bookies run ‘affordability’ checks January 20, 2022 Fewer than one in five punters would be willing to let betting companies access their bank accounts or wage slips in order to have a flutter, a new poll has revealed.
888 wins big with record ‘double-digit revenue growth’ January 18, 2022 888, one of the world's leading online betting and gaming companies, has announced “another record year”, with revenue growth of 14 per cent driven by expansion in regulated markets
Bingo: Betfair owner Flutter Entertainment snaps up Tombola for £402m January 11, 2022 Online gaming giant Flutter Entertainment has snapped up Tombola, one of the UK market's largest online bingo operators, for £402m.
Ladbrokes pocketed £102m in furlough cash despite record online sales January 7, 2022 Ladbrokes received £102m from the furlough scheme, despite an online boom which overshadowed store closure losses.
YouTuber’s 888 poker ads were not aimed at children says industry watchdog January 5, 2022 The UK advertising watchdog has dismissed two complaints against gambling company 888 UK for two videos on a YouTuber's channel, supposedly promoting gambling to young people.
888 offloads bingo business for £38m in discounted deal December 15, 2021 888 has sold its bingo business at a hefty discount with the gambling giant looking to prioritise North America expansion and its core business.
Admiral Casino owner fined £685k for failing to minimise ‘gambling harms’ December 2, 2021 Online gambling business Greentube Alderney must pay £685,000 after a Gambling Commission investigation revealed social responsibility and money laundering failures this morning.
Debate intensifies around the ‘morality’ of the National Lottery as a new licence decision looms November 30, 2021 The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee interrogated the National Lottery this morning amidst criticism that the current operators, Camelot UK, have increased profits at a faster rate than funding for good causes.