Author: Anna Kamber

GamCare Raises Concerns Over UK Gambling Levy Transition

GamCare Raises Concerns Over UK Gambling Levy Transition

Posted by | Sep 2, 2026 | |

GamCare has entered Britain’s new statutory gambling levy system with almost £16m in reserves, giving the National Gambling Helpline operator a financial cushion as the sector adjusts to a new public commissioning model. The charity’s latest Trustee Report covers the final year of the voluntary levy and the first stage of the transition to statutory funding, which moved responsibility for gambling harm services to bodies including NHS England, the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), alongside equivalent organisations in Scotland and Wales. GamCare chair Margot Daly said the board had to “hold...

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UK Gambling Commission Pulls the Plug on BresBet and Bet St George

UK Gambling Commission Pulls the Plug on BresBet and Bet St George

Posted by | Sep 1, 2026 | |

BresBet and Bet St George have both been forced to stop operating after the UK Gambling Commission suspended their licences over suspected failings in social responsibility and anti-money laundering controls. These suspensions came into force immediately, putting both businesses under formal regulatory review. The Commission said it will keep the restrictions in place until it is satisfied that the operators have brought their controls back into compliance. The action covers BresBet’s bresbet.com and Bet St George’s betstgeorge.com, which offered a mix of betting and gaming products to UK customers. Bets Are Off, But Customer Funds Remain Accessible Neither operator...

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Mindway AI Tests Whether Personalised Gambling Interventions Can Change Behaviour

Mindway AI Tests Whether Personalised Gambling Interventions Can Change Behaviour

Posted by | Sep 1, 2026 | |

Mindway AI is launching research into whether personalised customer interventions can actually change responsible gambling behaviour Led by Head of Strategic Programmes Will Mace, who joined the company in June after senior player-safety roles at evoke plc and Kindred Group, the project will examine how operators can use behavioural data to determine not only when a customer may be moving towards harmful play, but also which type of intervention is most likely to influence their behaviour. The research comes as gambling technology becomes increasingly sophisticated at detecting potential risk, while the industry still has less evidence on what works...

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Has The UK Become a Leading Benchmark for Gambling Regulation? Ukraine Thinks So

Has The UK Become a Leading Benchmark for Gambling Regulation? Ukraine Thinks So

Posted by | Jul 7, 2026 | |

The UK Gambling Commission has long been regarded as one of the world’s most influential gambling regulators, shaping regulatory thinking well beyond Britain’s borders. Now, Ukraine is looking to the UK as it continues overhauling its own gambling framework, raising an important question for the wider industry: does Britain’s increasingly interventionist model represent the benchmark others should follow? Ukraine’s gambling regulator, PlayCity, is working with the UK Gambling Commission as part of a broader programme aimed at modernising licensing, consumer protection and enforcement. The discussions are expected to lead to closer cooperation on regulatory standards, compliance practices and information...

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Poll Highlights Risks as UK Players Struggle to Identify Unlicensed Operators

Poll Highlights Risks as UK Players Struggle to Identify Unlicensed Operators

Posted by | Jul 7, 2026 | |

Most UK adults believe they would avoid using illegal gambling websites, but a new survey suggests many may not be able to recognise them in the first place. Research conducted by YouGov on behalf of Entain, based on responses from 2,000 UK adults, found that 74% of respondents could not confidently distinguish between a UK-licensed gambling operator and an unregulated offshore site. Despite that uncertainty, 80% said they would not knowingly use an illegal gambling platform. Growing Awareness Gap Raises Consumer Protection Concerns The findings point to a disconnect between consumer confidence and reality, particularly as illegal gambling websites...

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