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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
