
UK Gambling & Casino Industry News

‘World Class’ Casino Plans Inside London’s Trocadero Building Given Green Light
New UK Deposit Limit Rules To Begin Rollout From End Of October
Plans For 24-Hour Gambling Centre In Gloucester Rejected: “This Isn’t Las Vegas”

Gambler Who Lost £1.5 Million Betting On Football Sues Betfair For His Money Back

Over 5,000 Visible Gambling Ads Spotted During Recent Premier League Match

UK Government Urged To Sanction Gambling Ad Ban On Transport For London Network

Entain CEO Stella David Fears Gambling Tax Hike Could Force Closure Of Ladbrokes, Coral Shops
London’s Hippodrome Becomes First UK Land-Based Casino Sportsbook
Rachel Reeves Argues Gambling Operators “Should Pay Their Fair Share”
Analysts Fear UK Gambling Tax Hike Could Reduce Government Income

William Hill Voucher Encouraged Irresponsible Gambling, ASA Rules

British Horseracing Authority Denies Working With Anti-Gambling Lobby

Rachel Reeves To Attend Gambling Lobbyist’s Event Ahead As Budget Deadline Nears

Champion Jockey Oisin Murphy Warns Horse Racing In Major Trouble With Tax Threat
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.