Month: October 2025

It has been suggested that the gambling industry could be set to face higher taxes in the government’s upcoming Autumn budget. UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said operators must pay their “fair share” to help the country’s public finances.   At the Labour Party Annual Conference in Liverpool Reeves told ITV “there’s a case for gambling firms paying more”. Although no details were disclosed her…

The gambling industry is facing a battle to tackle the increase of illegal online operators. New research has shown that the black market is expanding and attracting mainstream consumers. A Gambling Commission report on unlicensed gambling would assume that self-excluded or underage bettors would use but following the results that wasn’t the case.  It found that the profiles of legal and illegal gamblers are…

The Swedish government has published the final pieces to the new legislation which will put a stop to people being able to gamble with credit cards. The authorities have said the new law will come into play from April 1st 2026 for which they hope will stop the major issue of people in debt through gambling. The new ruling expands on the current Swedish…

A large number of charities that help people who suffered from gambling harm are facing uncertain times despite betting operators already paying the new levy amount for education, research and treatment earlier this month. Sector leaders warn that the transition hasn’t been handled correctly which has left a funding gap which means problem gamblers are without support.   Alerts Group has already had to shut…

In the iGaming industry affiliate sites play a vital role. For punters new to the leisure activity they offer guides, insights, odds comparisons and most importantly tips to help players navigate an often confusing casino space. The newest programme on the scene is one called First.com which launched in November of last year. Despite being new they have quickly gained respect for being the…

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has sided with a complaint that said bookmakers William Hill were running a slot machine offer that risked harmful behaviour. The regulators said it was irresponsible. The promotion ran from 3rd April 2025 with customers who wagered at least £50 on eligible machines were automatically issued with a token stating “You’ve won a £5 cash match on any…

A recent number of Labour MP’s are pushing to increase gambling duties in the UK. More than 100 are behind the change but industry analysts are surprised and question the plan as well as the financial projects which would benefit from the money. The Labour associates say the increase in tax on betting and gaming would bring in nearly £3billion every year which would…

A recent study has found that offshore gambling licenses are increasing on small island nations and territories which is giving operators alternatives to get around tighter rules in established markets. A report funded by the University of Bristol called Mapping the Offshore Gambling Regulators has highlighted that more than 20 jurisdictions now provide non UK casino operators with licenses. The most active is Anjouan…