Ivy Casino Adds Blueprint Gaming Titles in UK Push
Ivy Casino has strengthened its position in the UK igaming market through a new partnership with supplier Blueprint Gaming. The agreement sees…
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Bally’s adds Yggdrasil slots to UK platform
Yggdrasil has expanded its presence in the UK igaming market through a new partnership with Bally’s, bringing its full portfolio of slot…
Football Pools Limited Fined £375,000 by Gambling Commission
iGaming operator Football Pools Limited has agreed to pay £375,000 following a regulatory investigation by the Gambling Commission into social responsibility and…
YourTopCasino Launches with Focus on Safer iGaming Choices
A group of experienced iGaming professionals has launched YourTopCasino, a new UK-focused affiliate platform aimed at supporting safer and more informed player…
Gambling Commission: Gambling promotions to be safer and simpler
New rules increasing the safety and simplicity of consumer promotional offers are to be introduced by the Gambling Commission. Gambling businesses will…
MPs Support BGC Grand National Charity Bet Initiative
More than 50 Members of Parliament and peers from across the political spectrum are participating in the Betting and Gaming Council’s (BGC)…
QuinnBet Integrates Pragmatic Play Sportsbook in UK and Ireland
Pragmatic Play Sports has partnered with QuinnBet to provide its advanced sportsbook platform, further strengthening QuinnBet’s offering in the UK and Irish…
Betting and Gaming Council Sponsors Leicester Racecourse Veterans’ Raceday
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) is once again sponsoring Leicester Racecourse’s Veterans’ Raceday, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to raising funds for…
UK Gambling Commission’s Financial Risk Assessments Pilot: A Personal Perspective from Sam McKnight
As Head of Compliance at Fitzdares, I’ve been closely following the UK Gambling Commission’s (UKGC) latest pilot on financial risk assessments. This…
Rank Group Expands Slot Offering with Yggdrasil Partnership
Yggdrasil has entered into a partnership with Rank Group, bringing its portfolio of slot content to some of the UK’s most prominent…
The Pools Relaunches with New Brand Identity and Digital Expansion
The Pools, formerly known as The Football Pools, has announced a major rebranding initiative, marking a new phase for the long-established UK…
Merkur Slots UK Limited Fined £95,450 for Social Responsibility Failings
Merkur Slots UK Limited has been issued a £95,450 fine by the Gambling Commission following an investigation into its failure to adhere…
Ivy Casino Signs UK Deal with Pragmatic Play
Pragmatic Play has expanded its presence in the UK iGaming market through a new partnership with Ivy Casino, a rising challenger brand…
Dazzletag Entertainment Partners with Playson to Expand UK Presence
Playson has launched a selection of its Hold and Win games with UK operator Dazzletag Entertainment Ltd as part of its continued…
Gambling Commission Introduces New Rules to Enhance Consumer Protection
The UK Gambling Commission has announced a series of changes aimed at improving consumer control over deposit limits and enhancing the transparency…
Bally’s Expands UK Presence with Jelly Entertainment Content Deal
B2B gaming supplier Jelly Entertainment has entered into a licensing agreement with Bally’s, marking a significant step in its expansion within the…
3 Oaks Gaming Secures UKGC Certification for Key Slot Titles
3 Oaks Gaming, a recognized distributor of iGaming content, has achieved a significant milestone by securing certification from the UK Gambling Commission…
BGC Announces AGM Date and Speaker Lineup for 2025
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has confirmed that its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for 2025 will take place on Thursday, February…
Rank Group Partners with Octoplay, Expanding UK Offering
Octoplay has strengthened its position in the UK market by going live with all of Rank Group’s brands, including well-known operators Mecca…
Fitzdares Expands Presence with New Chester Club Launch
Fitzdares, the premium UK bookmaker, has unveiled its latest Fitzdares Club in Chester, marking the first of its luxury venues in the…
Merkur Slots Expands UK Presence with New Ayr Entertainment Centre
Merkur Slots, a prominent name in the iGaming and gaming industry, has unveiled its latest £200,000 entertainment centre on Ayr High Street,…
BGC Reports Record Contributions to Problem Gambling Initiatives
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has announced a record-breaking contribution of £122.5 million over four years from its largest members to…
Realistic Games Expands UK and Ireland Reach with Paddy Power Betfair Partnership
Realistic Games, a leading developer of casino content, has partnered with Paddy Power Betfair to expand its audience across the UK and…
Flutter: How American Football Became a Popular Choice for UK iGaming Bettors
Once regarded as America’s sport, American football has steadily gained a foothold in international markets, including the UK, thanks to the NFL’s…
Ladbrokes Debuts HungryBear’s Genie Jackpots™ Rapid Rounds in UK Market
HungryBear has introduced Genie Jackpots™ Rapid Rounds, the first instant win variant of its popular multiplayer game Slot Masters, exclusively on Ladbrokes.com…
BetComply Expands ComplyCheck Tool to UK and Global Markets
BetComply, a prominent iGaming compliance firm, has announced an expansion of its ComplyCheck tool to the UK, with plans to include additional…
BGC Unveils Comprehensive Code Handbook to Mark Fifth Anniversary
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has launched its first Code Handbook, a collection of 20 voluntary codes encompassing 100 measures aimed…
BGC Statement on the Budget
BGC CEO Grainne Hurst, said: “We welcome today’s budget and its commitment to not increase gambling duties on the regulated betting and…
William Hill Adds Octoplay Content on the UK
Octoplay has extended its presence in the UK market by launching its popular content with William Hill, the renowned sports betting and…
Betting and Gaming Council Warns of Economic Risks from Further Tax Increases
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has issued a warning that additional tax increases on the regulated betting and gaming sector could…
AGA, ECA, and BGC Form Strategic Dialogue on Global Gaming Challenges
The American Gaming Association (AGA), European Casino Association (ECA), and Betting & Gaming Council (BGC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU)…
BGC Appoints Entain’s Simon Clare to Horserace Betting Levy Board
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has announced the appointment of Simon Clare, Customer Communications Director at Entain, as its representative to…
Rank Group Partners Playson in the UK
Playson, a rapidly growing digital entertainment provider, has strengthened its presence in the UK through a new content deal with leading operator,…
Discussing Bojoko’s UK Casino Ranking Secrets with Lead Content Manager Ville Saari
As Bojoko continues to dominate the UK casino landscape, we sat down with Ville Saari, Bojoko’s Lead Content Manager, to uncover how…
DAZN Bet Launches Sportsbook with Pragmatic Play in UK Market
Pragmatic Play, a prominent supplier in the iGaming industry, has made its UK debut with its sportsbook product through a partnership with…
Rank Group Adds Boldplay Content in the UK
Boldplay has strengthened its footprint in the UK market through a newly signed partnership with Rank Group. This collaboration will grant Rank…
Swintt Expands Reach with White Hat Gaming Partnership
Swintt has expanded its presence in the UK iGaming market through a new partnership with White Hat Gaming. This collaboration follows Swintt’s…
BGC Congratulates Dame Caroline Dinenage on Re-Election as Chair of Culture, Media, and Sport Select Committee
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has congratulated Dame Caroline Dinenage MP on her recent re-election as Chair of the Culture, Media,…
Betting and Gaming Council Welcomes Grainne Hurst as New CEO, Committed to White Paper Delivery
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has officially appointed Grainne Hurst as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant leadership shift…
UK Operators Invited to GamProtect Launch Event
UK betting and gaming operators are invited to attend the launch event for GamProtect, a new safety solution designed to enhance industry…
MERKUR UK Launches Political Engagement Programme with New MPs
MERKUR UK has successfully completed the first phase of its new political engagement initiative, reaching out to 253 Members of Parliament (MPs)…
Lottoland Player from Gozo Wins €750,177 Casino Jackpot
A resident of Gozo has made headlines with a remarkable €750,177 jackpot win through Lottoland, setting a new record as the largest…
How Sky Bet’s EFL Partnership is Saving Lives with CPR Training Scheme Supported by Top Footballers, by Steve Birch
This time last year, I wrote in these pages about one of the longest and most successful agreements in UK professional sport…
Videoslots Launches MegaRiches.com in the UK
Videoslots has announced the launch of MegaRiches.com in the UK, a new online casino designed for players seeking substantial wins. MegaRiches.com focuses…
BGC and Members Honor Paul Darling OBE, KC, Following His Passing
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) and its members are paying tribute to Paul Darling OBE, KC, following his sudden passing. Paul…
Bacta Welcomes New Gambling Minister, Invites to Annual Convention
UK trade association Bacta has expressed its support for the appointment of Baroness Twycross as the new Gambling Minister. In a bid…
BGC Welcomes New Sponsorship Codes from Sports Bodies
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has expressed its support for the newly established Codes of Conduct for Gambling Related Agreements, introduced…
BGC Statement on GSGB Publication
A spokesperson for the Betting and Gaming Council, stated: “The methodology used in this survey is different to those previously conducted into…
First Gambling Survey for Great Britain Annual Report Published
The Gambling Commission has unveiled its first annual report from the new Gambling Survey for Great Britain, set to become one of…
Department of Trust Partners with Evoke to Enhance Player Safety
Department of Trust (dotrust.co.uk) has formed a strategic partnership with Evoke PLC to implement its advanced Complete Player Safety platform. This collaboration…