UK Government Considers Blocking Unlicensed Gambling Firms from Sports Sponsorships
Gambling operators without a valid UK licence could soon be prevented from sponsoring clubs in the Premier League and other British sporting competitions, the government confirmed on Monday. Ministers have announced plans to open discussions in the coming months about introducing a prohibition. The proposal is aimed at “mitigate the risks associated with the illegal […]
Irish Advertising Watchdog Removes Two TonyBet Ads Over Gambling Rule Breach
The Irish Advertising Standards Authority (IASA) has ordered the removal of two sponsored YouTube advertisements linked to TonyBet, after ruling that both breached Ireland’s advertising standards for gambling. According to the authority, the ads were found to present gambling as a solution to personal or financial hardship. One complainant argued the content had ‘targeted vulnerable […]
Addict stole £340,000 from family to fund cocaine and gambling problems
A man battling long-term drug and gambling addictions stole nearly £340,000 from his partner and her elderly parents to bankroll his habits, a court has heard. Nottingham Crown Court was told that Justin Fletcher repeatedly deceived his family over many years, inventing financial crises to extract money. The scale of the fraud has left his […]
Former Change UK Website Repurposed to Promote “No KYC” Gambling Sites
A website once associated with the now-defunct UK political party Change UK has been repurposed to advertise offshore-style online gambling content, including promotions for so-called “no KYC” casinos aimed at UK audiences. The domain voteforchange.uk currently hosts an extensive gambling article titled “Best No KYC Casinos in the UK 2026.” The page is styled as […]
Dele Alli’s Late-Night Poker Losses Spark New Worries Over Troubled Comeback
Reports of substantial poker losses at a London casino have reignited concerns around former England international Dele Alli, whose attempts to revive his football career continue to be overshadowed by setbacks on and off the pitch. According to a Daily Mail report, the 29-year-old midfielder has dropped close to £150,000 over several late-night visits to […]
Andrew Rhodes to step down as UK Gambling Commission CEO
Andrew Rhodes will leave his post as Chief Executive of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), bringing an end to nearly five years at the helm during one of the most transformative periods in British gambling regulation. The regulator confirmed earlier today that Rhodes will officially depart on 30 April 2026, just a month after HM […]
TV betting adverts drove higher World Cup gambling, researchers find
Televised gambling advertisements have played a major role in boosting betting activity during the 2022 Fifa World Cup, a new academic study has found, prompting warnings that existing advertising regulations may not go far enough to protect vulnerable groups.