Tada Gaming Obtains UK Gambling License
Tada Gaming continues to expand its global operations and has now obtained a UK gambling license from the UK Gambling Commission.
UK Gambling & Casino Industry News
UK Amends Gambling Act 2005 To Restrict Casino Gaming Machines
New UK regulations have redefined "gaming table" to include only staff-operated tables, impacting casino machine allowances.
Americas Gambling Market To Eclipse Europe By 2028, Vixio Report Says
A report published by regulatory intelligence provider Vixio predicts the American gambling market will surpass the European market by 2028. The report states that “By 2028, regulated online gambling markets in the U.S., Canada and Latin American countries are expected to generate US$56.3bn, drawing level with Europe or potentially surpassing it depending on currency fluctuations.” […]
UK Gambling Research Shows Online Betting Boom Amongst Pensioners
A recent UK gambling study has indicated there’s been a betting boom amongst the over 65’s in the UK – with more and more pensioners turning to online wagering and casino games to pass the time. Gambling Charities Call For Increased Monitoring For Over 65’s Betting Habits It’s come to light in a recent study […]
Department Store Debenhams In Two-Year Partnership With UK Jockey Club Racecourses
Horse racing and fashion go hand-in-hand – with iconic annual meetings like Royal Ascot and Glorious Goodwood famed for racegoers making more of an effort to dress up – which is why top UK high street brand Debenhams and their latest venture with the UK Jockey Club racecourses looks a match made in heaven. Jockey […]
GambleAware Finds Slots and Online Casinos Pose Highest Risk of Gambling Harm
Data suggests that electronic gaming machines & online casino games pose the highest risks of gambling harm
27% of UK Children Spend Money on Gambling
80% of kids surveyed gamble for fun
UK Scouts Partner with Ygam to Tackle Youth Gambling Risks
48% of 11-17 year-olds have had some experience with gambling in the past 12 months.
UK Gambling & Casino Industry News
UK Online Gross Gambling Yield up by 12% in Q1 24-25
This marks the second consecutive quarter that operators reported an all-time record number of spins/bets
UK Gambling & Casino Industry News
BBC Radio Drops Daily Horse Racing Tips After 47 Years
Horse racing tips no longer read out during sports bulletins
UK Gambling & Casino Industry News
UK to Liberalize rules for Land-Based Gambling Venues In Light Of Online Growth
including lifting the ban on direct debit card payments at gaming machines
UK Gambling & Casino Industry News
UK Online Gross Gambling Yield up by 5% in Q4 23-24
24 billion spins/bets in quarter - an all-time record
UK Gambling & Casino Industry News
Allwyn Entertainment National Lottery License In Effect
License to run until 2034
UK Gambling & Casino Industry News
GAMSTOP Gambling Self Exclusion Figures Hit Record High in 2023
16-24 yr-olds made up 21% of new sign-ups
UK Gambling & Casino Industry News
UK Gambling Minister Offers Clarification over Financial Risk Checks
Only 3% of gamblers to face detailed checks
FAQ
Which forms of gambling are legal in the UK?
In the United Kingdom casinos, bookmakers, card-rooms and bingo-halls are licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) and permitted to offer real money gambling games including bingo, casino games like slots, roulette, blackjack, keno and keno as well as poker and sports-betting.
Is Online gambling legal in the UK?
Yes - gamblers can choose from a multitude of regulated and safe online gambling sites including poker rooms, casinos, bingo sites, dedicated eSports betting sites and bookmakers.
How many people gamble in the UK?
The latest UK Gambling statistics suggest that approximately 15 million people gamble on products licensed under the Gambling Act 2005 in Great Britain - approximately the same number of people that visit a museum at least once a year.
Since Covid-19 restrictions were lifted in 2021, the overall percentage of the adult population who gamble remains lower than it was pre Covid-19 (28 %). Online gambling participation rate in September 2022 had not yet reached the level of in person participation before the pandemic, which was 24.4 percent in 2019.
Do gamblers need to pay taxes on winnings in the United Kingdom?
No. When gamblers play and win at licensed UK casinos and bookmakers, all the gambling tax has already been paid by the operator - and all winnings are 100% tax-free for the consumer.