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1.2% of young people in the United Kingdom have a gambling problem

17 Nov 2025

The 2025 edition of the Gambling Commission (United Kingdom) study on young people and gambling highlights a contrasting reality: more young people are involved in gambling activities, but the rate of recognised problems remains stable. Using data collected from 3,666 adolescents aged 11 to 17, the survey provides a nuanced overview of behaviours, motivations and risks.

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Andrew Tate sparks outrage with crypto casino deal – Internet explodes

Glen

16 Nov 2025

Andrew Tate has caused controversy again. The former kickboxer and influencer is linked to a crypto-casino, and that is not sitting well in the gambling world. In footage of his boxing training, he is clearly seen wearing the Duel.com logo. And that, just before his fight with Chase DeMoor.

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The end of local bookmakers in England: one tax too many?

Caroline

8 Nov 2025

The UK government is considering imposing a massive tax increase on online betting, with potential rates of up to 50% of revenues. This tax proposal could mean the closure of local bookmakers.

Economy

NetBet fined £650,000

Caroline

7 Nov 2025

The Gambling Commission has fined NetBet £650,000 (approximately €740,000) for multiple breaches of its anti-money laundering and social responsibility obligations.

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Why does James Bond regularly visit a casino?

Nathalie

2 Nov 2025

You’ve probably seen a movie from the James Bond franchise. What’s striking is that a casino is a regular setting. Why is this? Where did the inspiration come from?

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When bookmakers deny the social harm caused by online gambling

Glen

31 Oct 2025

At the heart of the ongoing battle between the gambling industry and the British government lies a major issue: the social consequences of online betting and gambling. While the government is considering raising taxes on high-risk products, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) is protesting and challenging the argument that gambling causes significant social harm.

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The UKGC is digging deeper into the link between gambling and suicidal thoughts

Alex

28 Oct 2025

In recent days, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), the UK’s gaming regulator, has shaken up the industry with its announcement that it is launching an in-depth investigation into the link between gambling and suicide. To what extent can pathological gambling lead to suicidal thoughts and even acts?

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UKGC report: How to track down illegal gambling

Glen

27 Oct 2025

In recent years, the unauthorised online gambling market has been a cause for concern for the British authorities. With the publication of the third part of its report on illegal online gambling, the UK regulator (UKGC) unveils radical measures to dismantle a constantly changing digital ecosystem.

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Betting shops disappearing: gambling companies sound the alarm

Glen

24 Oct 2025

Paddy Power is closing 57 betting shops in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Rising costs and changing customer behaviour mean that the company can no longer keep the shops profitable.

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29 years, 992 bets: a non-league football player nabbed

Sarah

21 Oct 2025

The case in question concerns an English semi-professional player who, after accumulating almost a thousand bets over ten years, has been fined what is now the heaviest fine ever imposed on a non-league player.

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Gaming halls in England often not inspected by local authorities

Glen

16 Oct 2025

Something strange is happening in England and Wales: almost half of all physical gaming halls were not inspected at all last year. This is according to figures from the BBC. They requested data via the British equivalent of a Freedom of Information request and came to a striking conclusion.

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British gamblers to have strict limits imposed by government

Glen

13 Oct 2025

The British gambling authority (UKGC) will introduce mandatory deposit limits for all online gambling platforms from 2026. The regulator wants to protect gamblers from excessive spending and gambling addiction. This measure is part of a broader reform of gambling legislation.

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Man wins £1 million with scratch card and ends up in hospital

Julien

12 Oct 2025

Adam Lopez, 39, a forklift driver from Mattishall in the United Kingdom, felt like a king at the beginning of July. He scratched off a £12.40 ticket, saw the amount appear on his screen, and within seconds, he had more than £1 million in his account. That’s over €1.15 million.

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Is AI threatening our anti-money laundering systems?

Alex

10 Oct 2025

Artificial intelligence is now at the heart of the gambling industry’s compliance mechanisms. But behind the promise of efficiency and automation, the UKGC is sounding the alarm: these technologies, poorly managed or misunderstood, could undermine the fight against money laundering and the protection of players.

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It has become this bad: 22 gambling adverts per minute during top football match

Sarah

10 Oct 2025

You’d think they’d get the message by now, but no. While millions of fans were glued to their telly for the Premier League opening weekend, gambling adverts were flying around everywhere. Shirts, boards, stadium walls, interviews – everything seemed to be about betting.

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Growing calls for a ban on gambling advertisements in the London Underground

Julien

9 Oct 2025

The debate about gambling advertisements on London’s public transport is in full swing again. The advertisements are particularly prominent in the Underground and on buses. But more and more people believe this must stop.

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Dutch professional footballer Osmon Foyo caught placing 252 illegal bets

Sarah

9 Oct 2025

Imagine: you are 21 years old, playing for a professional club in England, you have worked hard to get there, and then you ruin it all by… betting on football matches. That is exactly what Osmon Foyo, a Dutch footballer who plays for AFC Wimbledon, did. Between October 2023 and March 2025, he placed 252 bets on football matches. And no, that is not allowed.

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