More than 400 British racing figures signed an open letter asking the UK government to pause proposed betting affordability checks. They warned the measures could reduce betting activity and racing funding, and push gamblers towards the black market; the checks are scheduled for Gambling Commission board approval next month.
A pause could affect betting activity and a funding source for British horseracing.
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Entain said its May 2026 research identified more than 30 unregulated gambling websites promoting to UK consumers. The company reported 72 promotional instances across 44 accounts on seven platforms, and warned that activity could increase during the World Cup.
The High Court of Justice ruled that racehorse owner Alan Spence must repay David Solomon more than £840,000 in a dispute over private betting debts, according to reporting on the judgment. The court found Solomon had acted as an unlicensed bookmaker but concluded that Spence knowingly participated in the arrangements and had no basis to avoid repayment.
The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities awarded more than £9.4m to gambling harms organisations in the UK, according to a report. Recipients include Gambling with Lives, Gamban, GamLearn, Chapter One and Beacon Counselling Trust; the funding page puts total provision through 2028 at £39.7m.
The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) has awarded more than £9.4m to gambling harms groups, following legal challenges to earlier funding decisions, according to the report.
Flutter, owner of Paddy Power, Sky Bet and FanDuel, announced on Tuesday it will cut about 15% of its workforce in the UK and Ireland, affecting up to 1,400 staff. The company said the restructuring responds to steep online gambling tax increases announced in last November's UK Budget. Flutter put the reorganisation cost at $80m to $90m.
Flutter, the owner of Paddy Power, Sky Bet and FanDuel, announced on Tuesday that it will reduce about 15% of its workforce in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The restructuring could affect up to 1,400 employees.
TaDa Gaming is offering more than 40 certified games in the UK, including slots, crash games and fish-shooting titles, nearly a year after entering the market in 2025. The supplier says it focuses on core gameplay mechanics such as progression, collection and consecutive sequences rather than promotional tools, citing titles including Gold Mine Express and 777 Rainbow Rampage. TaDa describes a "glocalisation" model combining international performance data with local market preferences.
TaDa Gaming is offering more than 40 certified games in the UK market, including slots, crash games and fish-shooting titles, nearly a year after entering the market in 2025. The supplier said the portfolio is aimed at local operators.