UK's DCMS Initiates Consultation on Banning Illegal Gambling Sponsors
The UK’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has launched the long-awaited consultation on banning illegal gambling sponsors from sports.
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SMF proposes integrating gambling harm into UK health policies
The Social Market Foundation (SMF) is now suggesting major reforms to the UK’s public health policies around problem gambling, shortly after calling for an increase in Category B Machine Gaming Duty.
UK Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling Partnerships with Local Sports
The UK government is looking for more ways to exert pressure on what it sees as illegal gambling operators, and the latest such move is directed at operators that are not licensed in the country but still have partnerships running with sports clubs locally.
Industry Condemns UK Gambling Commission's Financial Risk Assessments
Industry stakeholders from all angles have come out this week to condemn the Gambling Commission’s announcement that it is ready to impose Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs) on gambling operators in the UK.
ZEAL Network Acquires SevenCanyon for $52M
German online lottery leader ZEAL Network acquires prize draw operator SevenCanyon to enter the UK prize draw market.
UK Gambling Commission Implements Financial Risk Assessments
The UK Gambling Commission confirmed the widespread introduction of financial risk assessments (FRAs) on Tuesday.
Lisa Nandy Steps Away from Social Media Platform X
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has quit social media platform X, citing an influx of “abuse and misinformation” which is plaguing the site.
Prize Competition Council Launched to Represent UK Sector
The UK prize competition sector has established its first dedicated trade association, with the launch of the Prize Competition Council (PCC) and the election of its inaugural Board of Directors.
Ukraine Regulators Seek Guidance from UK for Gambling Reforms
The government of Ukraine will tap the UK for experience in gambling regulation as it looks to overhaul its oversight of the sector.
UK Sports Sector Anticipates £3.1bn Boost from World Cup
The UK sports and recreation sector is heading into the summer expecting a major boost, with the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup set to deliver one of the biggest opportunities for businesses in the sector.
BBC and Wimbledon Renew Broadcast Deal Until 2033
The BBC and Wimbledon are promising a new and improved fan experience as both sides look to boost fan engagement.
UK to Protect Sports Streaming Rights
Media green paper will add on-demand and catch-up sports streaming rights for the World Cup, Olympics and Wimbledon to the listed events regime, keeping them free to watch