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  1. UK Budget raises Machine Games Duty to 25%

    The UK’s latest Budget has introduced changes that could have wider implications for the gambling industry.

    28 Oct 2026 · 1 min read · By Marieta Lezaic
  2. ASA upholds complaint over affiliate advert on self-exclusion search

    A betting comparison ad offered welcome bonuses to people searching for ways to reduce their exposure to gambling.

    28 Oct 2026 · 2 min read · By Shaan Khan
  3. Secret of the Witch – where dark magic hides golden rewards

    Omniplay's newest Halloween-themed slot game brings players into the dark world of Secret of the Witch

    26 Oct 2026 · 2 min read · By Patrick Fasolis
  4. Former political staff members sentenced for General Election betting offences

    Anthony Lee, Laura Lee and Amy Hind appeared in Southwark Crown Court on 23 October, having previously pleaded guilty to offences under section 42 of the Gambling Act 2005.

    23 Oct 2026 · 2 min read · By Kirk Geller
  5. IG Group applies for UK gambling licence ahead of sports prediction markets

    Financial event contracts are scheduled for UK professional clients in Q4 2026, with a wider trading proposition already live across investing and crypto.

    23 Oct 2026 · 2 min read · By Shaan Khan
  6. Evoke Q3 revenue falls 7% to £406m as fewer shops weigh on comparison

    Customer-friendly football results also affected the operator's reported revenue, while its proposed acquisition by Bally's Intralot advances through approvals.

    23 Oct 2026 · 2 min read · By Shaan Khan
  7. Northern Ireland betting office licences fall to 276 in 2025

    Official statistics show a further decline in betting office licences, alongside lower gambling employment and changes to gaming machine permit categories.

    22 Oct 2026 · 2 min read · By Jack Found
  8. BetGoodwin owners weigh £80m AIM float

    The owners could sell roughly 20% of their holding without raising new capital. No listing timetable has been confirmed.

    22 Oct 2026 · 2 min read · By Shaan Khan
  9. Have we seen the end of ‘easy’ market expansion in gambling?

    New licences still offer opportunities. But as taxes rise and regulatory settlements prove less durable than ever, gambling’s next growth story may need more than another flag on the map.

    21 Oct 2026 · 8 min read · By Jack Found
  10. Gaming machine duty tipped to rise to 25% ahead of UK Budget

    A reported increase below the level previously proposed could ease concerns among bookmakers and British racing over betting shop closures and lost funding.

    21 Oct 2026 · 2 min read · By Jack Found