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Kenny Alexander alleges UKGC shared confidential information with 888

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Former Entain chief executive Kenny Alexander has sued the UK Gambling Commission, alleging it shared confidential information with 888 that led the company to withdraw from takeover talks in 2023. The Commission denies disclosing confidential details and says it approved only factual amendments to 888’s statement, according to the report.

The lawsuit disputes whether the Commission shared confidential information with 888 during proposed takeover talks.

End-of-day close Entain (ENT), GBp, to 15 January 2026
Story date17 October 202515 January 2026

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Entain LSE: ENT

Financial year ended 31 December 2025

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GBP 5.26bn
Operating income
GBP 495.7m

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