Regulus expects the UK gambling market to shrink by 12% in 2027, although the sector’s six largest companies, representing about 66% of the market, recorded modest Q2 growth. The analysis said the higher remote gaming duty had not yet clearly affected reported results, while smaller operators could face a greater impact.
The forecast and uneven exposure to higher duty may inform operators’ UK cost and market planning.
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Octoplay said its games have gone live with online casino operator MrQ in the United Kingdom. MrQ is the studio’s 13th operator partner in the market, according to Octoplay.
Octoplay is expanding in the United Kingdom after launching with online casino operator MrQ. In the market, MrQ is the thirteenth operator partner for Octoplay, which already works with names such as bet365 and evoke.
Amusnet Italia managing director Polina Nedyalkova said the company recorded its strongest month to date for gross gaming revenue and betting volume in Italy in October 2026. She said agreements with PokerStars, 888 and bet365 had strengthened its local presence.
Amusnet Italia recorded its strongest gross gaming revenue and betting volume in October 2026, extending a year of expansion in the Italian market. Managing director Polina Nedyalkova gave the figures in an interview with Jamma published on 27 October 2026.
It was reported that Betfred plans to eliminate 600 jobs and close 132 UK shops. The operator attributed the reductions to higher gambling taxes and other cost increases.
SBC News' June stock ticker reported that Flutter will delist from London, evoke was acquired and Entain sold its Central and Eastern Europe arm, according to the outlet. The roundup also covered developments at Bally's and Intralot.
Italian online casinos recorded spending of €320 million in October, up 9% year over year, according to the reported market figures. Lottomatica led with a 31.4% market share, followed by Flutter at 27.3%; the monthly total collected exceeded €7.4 billion.
Spending on online casinos in Italy reportedly reached €320m in October, up 9% on the same month a year earlier. The figure is defined as the difference between bets placed and winnings paid. Total monthly stakes reportedly exceeded €7.4bn.