Polymarket’s offshore platform allows bets on major bank failures, prompting UK calls for regulatory action to…
Category: UK
UK gambling news for players, covering betting rules, online casino changes, affordability checks, enforcement and safer gambling policy.
UK Slot Machine Tax Hike Could Close Shops, Cost Jobs
A proposed doubling of the UK slot machine tax could lead to betting shop closures and…
UK Gambling Commission Updates Rules Excluding Category B
The UK Gambling Commission will implement new rules excluding existing Category B gaming machines, impacting player…
UK Bookmakers Linked to Offshore Casino Deal Despite Illicit
Three major UK bookmakers warned about illicit offshore gambling markets but were linked to a deal…
UK Gambling Penalties Highlight Player Protection Efforts
The UK Gambling Commission has issued significant fines to operators for breaches, reinforcing protections for players…
UK Gambling Penalties Highlight Player Protection Focus
The UK Gambling Commission has issued significant fines to operators for compliance failures, reinforcing protections for…
Study Finds Widespread Privacy Breaches on UK Gambling Sites
Most UK gambling websites tested fail to comply with GDPR, tracking users before consent and using…
Study Finds UK Gambling Sites Breach Privacy Rules
Most UK gambling websites collect player data before consent and use dark patterns to nudge acceptance,…
Study Finds UK Gambling Sites Breach Privacy Rules
Research shows most UK gambling websites collect tracking data before consent, risking player privacy and data…
UK Lords Urge Near-Total Ban on Gambling Ads to Cut Harm
A UK House of Lords report recommends a near-total ban on gambling advertising to protect public…