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£12 million thrown in the bin

22 Aug 2026

A British woman could be set to win £12 million despite the disappearance of her lottery ticket, which was thrown in the bin after a problem arose whilst checking it. Following an investigation, the lottery operator believes she is likely the genuine winner. However, payment remains on hold until the official claim period has expired.

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Glasgow to receive £3.44 million to tackle gambling-related harm

Glen L.

18 Aug 2026

Glasgow will receive £3.44 million over three years to prevent and reduce harm associated with gambling. This funding, drawn from the UK’s mandatory levy on gambling operators, is intended to support prevention work among young people, training for professionals and targeted initiatives in the most vulnerable neighbourhoods.

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Gardner offers a behind-the-scenes look at regulation

Glen L.

10 Aug 2026

Sarah Gardner has first-hand knowledge of the challenges facing UK gambling regulation. Having spent nearly 17 years at the Gambling Commission, where she is now acting chief executive, she advocates an approach based on a delicate balance: enabling players to enjoy a leisure activity whilst protecting those most at risk.

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Gambling regulator under fire over controversial study into problem gambling

Ron Emmerink

16 Jul 2026

The UK Gambling Commission is publishing new figures from the Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB) this week. Even before the results have been made public, the survey is once again under fire. Critics argue that the survey consistently shows inflated figures for both gambling participation and problem gambling, thereby painting a distorted picture of the UK gambling market.

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Suspicions surrounding election betting in the UK

Glen L.

1 Jul 2026

A former Conservative MP, Craig Williams, has admitted in court to breaching gambling legislation after using confidential information relating to the date of the 2024 general election in the UK.

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Too many checks for too little risk?

Julien D.

30 Jun 2026

A study published on 25 June 2026 shows that the UK threshold used to trigger financial vulnerability checks in online gambling may affect many players who show no serious signs of harm.

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Entain warns of illegal casinos in the UK

Glen L.

22 Jun 2026

Research commissioned by Entain claims to have identified more than 30 unregulated gambling sites running coordinated promotional campaigns targeting the British public on several social media platforms during the 2026 World Cup.

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World Cup: betting fraud alert

Sarah C.

17 Jun 2026

With the 2026 World Cup approaching, a TransUnion study highlights an expected rise in sports betting in the UK, but also reveals that a significant proportion of young adults have already fallen victim to fraud on unauthorised betting sites.

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AI tackles gambling adverts in the UK

Glen L.

9 Jun 2026

In a few days’ time, the Committee of Advertising Practice will roll out its automated monitoring system to combat, amongst other things, adverts for illegal gambling.

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Illegal lotteries: the UK takes a tougher stance

Julien D.

27 May 2026

The UK gambling regulator intends to step up its efforts against illegal lotteries, at a time when charitable lotteries are experiencing unprecedented growth in the UK.

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The UK black market is set to double by 2028: a crucial warning for Belgium?

Caroline B.

25 May 2026

Is the over-regulation of online gambling producing the opposite effect? While Belgium tightens its laws, a shocking study reveals that the British black market is set to double by 2028.

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Gambling addiction recognised as a medical cause of death

Caroline B.

3 May 2026

British courts have just issued a shocking ruling regarding the death of Ellen Mulvey, a 44-year-old mother who took her own life. According to the coroner, gambling addiction directly contributed to her death.

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Lower RTPs: Foreign operators are sacrificing players’ winnings

Sarah C.

1 May 2026

Faced with soaring government taxes, many British and Dutch operators are choosing to lower the RTP of their slot machines to protect their profit margins.

Economy

UK: students are gambling and losing big

Julien D.

8 Apr 2026

In the UK, gambling is becoming increasingly widespread among students. A recent national survey reveals not only a significant rise in the number of young people involved, but also a marked increase in the amounts wagered.

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Some addiction prevention messages work better than others

Glen L.

3 Apr 2026

A study conducted by researchers in the UK and Hong Kong sheds new light on the issue: the most effective prevention messages are not those that appeal to individual responsibility, but those that directly highlight the role and practices of gambling operators.

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AI systems pushing users towards illegal activities

Alex D.

28 Mar 2026

A recent investigation by journalists at Global Gaming Insider reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots can recommend illegal online casinos and explain how to circumvent player protection measures.

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This BGC quiz reveals the pitfalls of the black market for gambling

Sarah C.

11 Mar 2026

In response to the rise of illegal gambling sites, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has launched an interactive quiz designed to help players recognise clandestine platforms.

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