The UK Gambling Commission has reached a £5 million settlement with three Rank Group-owned operators over anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures.
The House of Lords has called for stricter measures against digital gambling ads, suggesting a blanket ban similar to tobacco advertising. The report, however, is not binding.
The global illegal gambling market reached $50 billion in 2025, with operators using sophisticated strategies to target vulnerable consumers, including those registered on GAMSTOP.
Vicky Foxcroft MP has been appointed as the new gambling minister in the UK, replacing Baroness Fiona Twycross. She advocates for an evidence-based approach to regulating the industry.
The Betting and Gaming Council reports significant closures and job losses in Britain's gambling industry, warning of further economic impacts.
Betfred is shutting down 132 betting shops across the UK, putting up to 600 jobs at risk. The move comes amid a tougher regulatory environment and follows warnings from the company's co-founder, Fred Done.