Industry / Business
Big Casinos, Small Casinos: Two Bets on Britain's Casino Market
Genting is investing in London casino destinations while Rank prepares smaller machine-led trials. Grosvenor's financial results show why the economics are changing.
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Could higher gambling taxes increase player losses?
Higher Machine Games Duty could encourage casinos to lower machine RTP. Explore the effect on theoretical player losses with GamRight's calculator.
Regulation / Analysis · 26 Oct 2026
Gambling machine tax: the figures behind the proposed duty rise
The Social Market Foundation estimates £669m in fiscal harm among machine users and £275m–£458m in additional duty.
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L&L Europe's £900,000 Settlement Reveals Failures in Casino Compliance Checks
L&L Europe delayed withdrawals while failing to follow its own due diligence procedures and missing customer warning signs, the Gambling Commission found.
Regulation 20 Oct 2026
Your Bookmaker Is Licensed. Your Money Might Not Be Safe.
Customers of BresBet and Bet St George are facing uncertainty over unpaid balances following the closure of both bookmakers.
Grey Areas 22 Oct 2026
CSGORoll: The Gambling Winnings That Have No Monetary Value
Customers buy Roll Coins with real money, stake them on games of chance and exchange winnings for genuine Counter-Strike skins.
Mechanics of Gambling 21 Oct 2026
How Casinos Put a Price on Your Play
Casinos don’t need to know how much you’ve lost to estimate your value as a customer.
Industry 15 Oct 2026
Genting Closes Ranks Against Tax Rise
Genting warns 13 casinos could become unviable as Rank reports machine revenue growth alongside three closures.
Investigation 15 Oct 2026
Inside Cardiff's Illegal Poker Operation
Six poker tables in a Splott industrial unit, £384,000 in payments and an online operation. What investigators found at Fish Tank Poker Cardiff.
Grey Areas
Investigation · 24 Sept 2026
Online Mystery Boxes: Pokémon, Cash-Outs and a 10% House Edge
One online mystery box costs $87.20, with an 80% chance of receiving Pokémon cards valued at just $3. The website publishes its odds and a 10% house edge, making little attempt to disguise the economics.
Investigation · 21 Sept 2026
Inside Skin Gambling: From Counter-Strike Case to Casino
Counter-Strike skins have become a form of currency on third-party gambling websites. Players can deposit valuable items and use the balance to play roulette, Crash and other casino games, often beyond the reach of conventional gambling controls.
Analysis · 5 Sept 2026
Rip and Ship Trading Cards: How Close Is It to Gambling?
Live trading card openings have grown into a business of their own. Customers pay for packs opened on camera, hoping to find valuable cards. Some formats now bear a striking resemblance to traditional games of chance.
Regulation & Enforcement
Consumer Protection · 17 Sept 2026
Inside the Fake Casino Ads Using Tesco and Celebrity Names
Casino adverts using Tesco branding and celebrity names have circulated on social media. We examined the promotions, their claims about payments and the licensing information behind them.
Advertising · 11 Sept 2026
Someone Searched 'Help With Gambling'. They Got a Casino Ad Instead.
A search for gambling support returned an advert promoting a casino comparison website. The Advertising Standards Authority ruled that the targeting was irresponsible.
Regulation · 22 Oct 2026
Flutter Plans 1,400 Job Cuts as Gambling Tax Pressures Mount
The Paddy Power and Sky Bet owner plans up to 1,400 job cuts after UK online gambling tax rises, while Rank has closed three casinos despite growth across…
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