GambleAware reported £49.5 million in voluntary donations for 2023/24, including £46.6 million from bet365, Flutter Entertainment, Entain and William Hill. Chief executive Zoë Osmond said the funding should continue without disruption while the government prepares to implement a statutory levy.
Operators and services funded by the charity face a transition from voluntary donations to a statutory levy.
Quarter ended 30 September 2026
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Entain will lead The Festive Four, bringing together meetings at Kempton Park, Chepstow and Newbury from 26 to 29 December, reportedly. The programme includes a £64 ticket for all four days and awards for the leading jockey and trainer; ITV will broadcast all four days live for the first time.
Lottomatica held 34.1% of Italy’s sports-betting spending across retail and online channels in July 2026, according to reported operator data. Flutter followed with 33.4%, while total spending was nearly €212m and stakes reached €1.5bn.
Italy's retail gambling reform has stalled after the prime minister's office reportedly returned the draft decree to the Ministry of Economy and Finance for further review. Undersecretary Alfredo Mantovano told a media outlet that any approved decree would retain regional minimum-distance protections; existing concessions are to be extended through 31 December 2026.
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) published its 2026 annual activity report, reporting €18bn in combined online gross gaming revenue for its nine operator members in 2025, up 34% from 2024. The association said those members held 401 online gambling licences across 22 European jurisdictions and accounted for about 30% of the region’s online GGR.
The Betting and Gaming Council accused technology companies of failing to prevent illegal gambling advertisements from reaching British consumers, including people who have self-excluded. Its open letter calls for faster removal of unlawful content, stronger detection and information-sharing, and collaboration with regulators and law enforcement; the UK government announced plans for an Illegal Gambling Taskforce in May.