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High Court rejects former Entain executives’ privacy case against UKGC

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The High Court ruled against former Entain executives Kenny Alexander and Lee Feldman in their privacy case against the UK Gambling Commission, according to a media report dated 20 January 2026. The judge ordered them to pay the regulator’s legal costs and temporarily restricted publication of the reasons; both men face separate criminal charges related to Entain’s former Turkish operations.

The ruling addresses the executives’ challenge to UKGC conduct while their separate criminal case remains pending.

End-of-day close Entain (ENT), GBp, to 6 March 2026
Story date8 December 20256 March 2026

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Entain LSE: ENT

Financial year ended 31 December 2025

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