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Despite being a relatively new addition to the UK iGaming software scene, having launched in 2022, Octoplay continues to expand its reach in the lucrative but challenging UK market. 

Two three-way bets featured McIlroy at the Masters, Nick Rockett in the Grand National and Godwinson in the Lincoln Handicap – combined odds of over 1,000/1. 

Brian Mattingley announced his departure in January and has been in-charge of Playtech since March 2021.

The finale will take place on 26 April at Sandown and it is evident that the bookmakers have already seen enough to pay out all bets early. 

The Premier League finale is nearly upon us, Liverpool may be champions elect - Though, there is now at least four other Champions League spots up for grabs. But where does the value lie? 

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) have published updated levy rates applied through their new statutory levy programme. 

The Northern Irishman had been stuck on four major championships since winning the 2014 PGA Championship. While it was glory for Rory, several bookmakers didn’t exactly enjoy the news, most notably William Hill.

A close associate of former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been charged over election betting offences, along with 14 others. 

Newcastle United’s midfield maestro Sandro Tonali is once again under investigation for illegal betting activity in his native country of Italy.

With the action set to get underway at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield on Saturday, Englishman Judd Trump is the favourite to win the 2025 World Snooker Championship. 

The Batman and Robin undercover duo that were sprinting along the bridge on 15 February to stop an illegal gambling sting in its tracks.

The 35-year-old from Holywood, County Down, was vying for an elusive victory at the famous golf venue in Georgia, to complete the Grand Slam at the 11th time of asking. 

Sky Vegas has called for a review of its advertising strategy as the brand seeks to revamp core processes related to marketing.

Ascot Racecourse and Spotlight Sports Group (SSG) have agreed to a new 'strategic' partnership that will see all-new ‘Smart View’ technology available to racegoers. 

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has revealed that its ‘Grand National charity bet’ campaign raised £15,375 for domestic causes. 

Published on April 9, the report includes responses from 1,250 children, 300 adults and ten gambling content creators from the UK found that a notable number of gamblers are being driven to unlicensed websites.

According to betting group Entain, which owns bookmakers including Coral, Ladbrokes, and SportingBet, it is one of the biggest betting events of the calendar and remains far more popular than LIV Golf. 

Across the whole group, Rank experienced a 10.9% annual increase in group net gaming revenue to £195.6m for the quarter ending 31 March. 

The UKGC has issued its latest threat assessment of the gambling industry, pointing to the increased use of AI deepfakes to circumvent customer due diligence checks.

Gamban has announced a partnership with the Professional Footballers’ Association of Northern Ireland (PFA NI) to provide support to footballers who suffer from gambling-related harms. 

The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 is just over a month away, taking place in Basel, Switzerland, on 17 May. 

As of 3 April, the website gained its licence from the regulator and can now fully operate in the UK market. 

The company announced the promotion earlier this week, coinciding with the launch of the new format of the multi-state lottery, which went live on April 8. 

Initially set up in 1994, the Heritage Fund exists to provide financial support using a portion of money generated by the National Lottery to sustain the heritage of the UK through the maintenance of historical buildings, monuments and landscapes.

Sweden’s Government, the Riksdag, has voted to close the country’s last remaining land-based casino. However, Swedish-based players will still be able to enjoy casino games online.

The winger came on as a substitute in the 74th minute for his debut aged 15 years and 271 days old, only Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri was younger when he made his Premier League debut aged 15 years and 181 days old. 

The fans featured United’s red colours with the yellow number 115 in the middle and details of the 115 alleged financial rule breaches. 

As of 2023, there are believed to be at least 175 online casinos operating legally in the UK, and the UKGC has the power to issue more licences to new operators. 

Ivan Juric’s disastrous time at Southampton was put to an end following the confirmation of their relegation to the Championship this past weekend. 

This follows a criminal case in Belgium, which saw syndicate leader Grigor Sargsyan jailed for five years in 2023. 

The campaign was launched alongside the British Heart Foundation (BHF) in a charity game filled with legends of the game, back in May 2024. 

A VAR official, working for UK-based Hawk-Eye Innovations, has been suspended by the company after he was spotted on a mobile betting site before kick-off. 

Metric Gaming, a technology provider, have launched a new sportsbook in the UK via a new partnership with betting platform, BetZone. 

The agreement was signed after a meeting between the UKGC CEO, Andrew Rhodes, and GRAI CEO, Anne Marie Caulfield, in Dublin, last week. 

The World Snooker Tour (WST) have recently announced a deal with Midnite, selecting the operator to be their official casino and betting partner.

President Trump dubbed the day of the announcement ‘Liberation Day’ and promised that 2 April would be remembered as “the day American industry was reborn.” 

Representatives from the Betting & Gaming Council (BGC) met with the shadow department for digital, culture, media and sport (DCMS) on 1 April, as both sides explored “key issues” relevant to the UK gambling industry.

At the Grand National, the million-pound race will be contested by a field of 34 horses, including the current favourite Stumptown as well as I Am Maximus. 

More than £6m in National Lottery prizes are currently unclaimed, with some only days away from reaching the six-month deadline winners have to claim. 

Allwyn UK have received two international responsible gaming certifications, highlighting their efforts to safeguard their customers.

Midnite has appointed Zach Amin, ex-Sky Bet trading head, as vice president of sportsbook for the online betting challenger brand.

That one change, and a quick scribbling out of a duplicate selection, saw the punter take home £96,750 from a £20 Lucky 15 bet with an extra four-fold bet. 

Ivy Casino, a Newcastle-based online casino that launched in September 2024, have announced a new partnership with iGaming software maker Blueprint Gaming. 

Speaking at the BlackBook Motorsport Forum in London, that took place on 27 March, Jonny Haworth recognised that Formula 1 is falling behind other sports in the betting world. 

The accumulator betting donation will commence with Liverpool’s upcoming Merseyside Derby against Everton tonight at 8PM.

It was reported last week that Birmingham City were partnering with God55, who were going to become their official betting partner in Asia. However the news has soon taken a turn...

Terminal tells the story of Rav – a young British South-Asian played by actor Jaz Singh Deol – who is battling an addiction to fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs). 

Donald Trump has mooted the idea of running for a third term, despite it being considered unconstitutional by many. Bookies are offering odds of 16/1 for him to achieve it. 

Trainer Sandy Thomson has said that outsider Mr Incredible was barred from competing in this year’s Grand National by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA).