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Some addiction prevention messages work better than others

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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This drug used to treat Parkinson’s disease may cause gambling addiction

Glen L.

4 Mar 2026

A study reported by the BBC highlights a worrying medical phenomenon: certain treatments prescribed for neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s disease may cause serious addictive behaviours, including compulsive gambling.

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The United Kingdom opens the door to crypto casinos

Glen L.

2 Mar 2026

The UK Gambling Commission is considering authorising crypto payments on legally licensed platforms for the first time. This development is motivated as much by technological innovation as by the fight against the illegal market.

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Study: 24% more bets thanks to ads during the World Cup

Glen L.

25 Feb 2026

A recent British study, carried out during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, found that sports betting adverts broadcast on television not only seemed to encourage more people to place bets, but also increased the frequency of live betting.

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UK: rising licence fees – the end of the legal market?

Glen L.

12 Feb 2026

The UK is at a turning point for its online gambling industry. A proposed rise in licence fees, coupled with increased taxation and tighter regulation, raises a worrying question: is the UK’s legal gambling market losing its competitiveness?

Economy

How a lottery winner created a counterfeit drugs empire

Alex D.

7 Feb 2026

A lottery win can transform a life, sometimes spectacularly. In the UK, a pensioner who won several million pounds used his fortune to finance a vast network for the production and distribution of falsified medicines.

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Casino and bingo sites also cloned in the UK

Glen L.

30 Jan 2026

A growing number of reputable bingo and casino sites in the UK are being cloned by fraudsters who exploit high-authority expired domains, redirecting players to unlicensed platforms.

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“Paying 30% more” – UK government wants to increase license fees to combat black market

Ron Emmerink

30 Jan 2026

The British gambling sector is facing another significant intervention. The government is considering increasing license fees for gambling operators by 30%. The goal is not to generate profit, but to fund the battle against illegal gambling.

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UK gambling regulator slams Meta over illegal ads

Caroline B.

26 Jan 2026

Meta has once again been accused of allowing advertisements for illegal online casinos. This time it is the UK Gambling Commission that is taking action.

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Sports piracy: 90% of illegal streams financed by the black market

Sarah C.

20 Jan 2026

In the United Kingdom, a new report reveals that illegal sports streams are no longer just violating copyright; they are also becoming a launch pad for unauthorised gambling advertisements.

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Premier League clubs continue to strike deals with illegal gambling companies

Sarah C.

19 Jan 2026

The logo is disappearing from the shirt, but the money remains. Premier League clubs are still working with gambling companies that have no license. And the British government is letting it happen.

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UK Gambling Commission: £14m in legal costs

Maxime R.

15 Jan 2026

2024-25 was a financially tumultuous year for the UK Gambling Commission. Its overall expenditure rose by almost half, an unprecedented increase largely attributed to legal costs associated with litigation around the fourth National Lottery licence.

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When hormones dictate gambling behaviour

Alex D.

14 Jan 2026

Can hormonal variations in women influence their gambling behaviour? That’s precisely what British researchers set out to find out in a ground-breaking study that could revolutionise our understanding of addiction.

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GGBet bids farewell to the UK

Maxime R.

9 Jan 2026

In mid-December 2025, one of the best-known names in online betting, GGBet, began closing its doors to the UK market. The decision marks the end of more than two years in business.

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London floods its transport system with gambling adverts

Alex D.

6 Jan 2026

At the start of his term, Sadiq Khan made the fight against gambling advertisements a key campaign pledge. However, today, more than 500 advertising campaigns for online casinos and bookmakers have been displayed on the Transport for London (TfL) network, with a total of nearly £5 million spent since 2021.

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