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After Leicester City stood by shirt sponsor B.C Game amid bankruptcy reports, the betting operator has now reportedly lost it's betting licence in Curacao. 

The gambling tech business Playtech is expected to come under scrutiny from shareholders after it was revealed they would offer their senior team a bonus pot of €100m (£83m), including boss Mor Weizer's €50m bonus. 

After announcing the arrival of their gambling commission, the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), the UAE has officially launched its first regulated lottery.

Kindred Group donates Middlesbrough shirt sponsorship in support of Foundation weekend.

Virgin Bet partners with Sports Social Podcast Network to launch a reduced season ticket costs campaign.

As the PDC World Darts Championship kicks off for the 2024/25 season, Paddy Power have stepped in to give a £1,000 donation to Prostate Cancer UK for every 180 scored.

Kick announced on X, that from 1 February 2025 gambling-related content can only be streamed from gambling sites that use ID to verify users are 18+.

 Boyle’s three-year tenure included the launch of the fourth National Lottery licence, raising funds for good causes to over £50bn.

PA Media Group has announced the rebrand of their sports data brand PA Betting Services to Podium to continue customer growth.

GambleAware have recently reported that there has been a 12% rise in people using its services and seeking support in 2024, compared to 2023.

Games provider, Playtech, has announced the extension of their partnership with Irish operator Bar One Racing in a new multi-product deal.

Back in July 2019, Lottoland announced that they had hit the 10 million customer mark within the first six years of operations; now that number has doubled in 2024.

The UK Government has been urged to restrict gambling advertising in Northern Ireland, following pleas from the All-Party Group.

Leicester City released a statement on Thursday 21 November stating that they will not be impacted by the decision made by the Curacao courts, on behalf of their sponsor BC.Game.

Flutter-owned Sky Betting & Gaming have announced their partnership with leading games provider, Hacksaw Gaming.

Entain have revealed that the boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul turned out to be the most bet-on combat event in Entain history.

Having been in operation since 1986, the Crayford Stadium greyhound track is closing its tracks for good. 

As part of their duty for Safer Gambling Week (18-24 November), William Hill has partnered with the SPFL, to raise awareness about responsible gambling.

Gamesey’s operator LiveScore Group announced that it will be cutting over 100 jobs as part of its new growth strategy and restructuring process.

Evoke hosted its inaugural ‘evoke the stars’ charity gala, at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds, on Thursday 14 November 2024 and successfully raised £117,000.

BetMakers technology group has joined forces with iGaming bookmaker supplier Delasport to integrate their Price Manager fixed odds solution product.

Robinhood co-founder reports that the UK's views on crypto, compared to gambling, are 'backwards'.

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has partnered with Bluehouse Technology to update its global integrity monitoring network. 

The case against Flutter-owned Betfair was heard in London’s Royal Courts of Justice between 1 July to 12 July.

Allwyn have announced Elena Chambers as their new group chief transformation and corporate development officer, having taken up the role on 18 November. 

The Gambling Commission is reportedly considering charging up to five individuals, including that of a politician, in connection with allegations of insider betting on the 4 July general election. 

As we head into mid-November, we are reminded of ‘Safer Gambling Week’ which is held from 18 November to 24 November; and this time acts as a reflection on the importance of safe play.

Backed by a $2 million (£1.58m) domain and a team of iGaming and blockchain veterans Telegram casino will hope to disrupt the crypto space.

Flutter Entertainment have made the decision to hire Kevin Harrington as the new UK and Ireland CEO, succeeding outbound Ian Brown.

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has reviewed the performance of its betting, attendance, viewer, ownership and competitiveness targets that it proposed in 2023.

UK gambling online blocking app Gamban have moved to team up with Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) to fund a pilot project for players in the Netherlands.

The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) has reported that professional snooker player, Mark King, has been suspended from playing snooker for five years, for match-fixing.

The Unit has partnered with Moneyball-inspired fantasy football operator Dribble to revolutionise the data and performance tracking of amateur grassroots football.

The new proposed UK budget is looking into taxing charity donations raised by lotteries.

Play’n GO’s reputable slot series - Rich Wilde - has released its latest addition to the collection, named Rich Wilde and the Pearls of Vinshu, on 14 November, 2024.

American football is not just America’s game anymore. Flutter Entertainment have measured the huge rise in betting volume from the United Kingdom, over the last four years and it tells a compelling story. 

Jogo Global release Mike Tyson crash game in collaboration with Radar Zero.

Live casino and bookmaker operator All British Casino has been appointed as a partner with the World Snooker Tour (WST) for the upcoming UK Championship and beyond. 

The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) has brought in four new trustees to the Board, covering Africa, North America, Asia/Oceania and Europe.

Technology solutions company for the iGaming and sports betting industry, Swifty Global, has officially launched Swifty Sports in Ireland.

Lord Allen of Kensington, otherwise known as Charles Allen, has been appointed as the new chair of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and will begin his tenure on 1 June, 2025.

The European Casino Association (ECA) has announced its strategy partnerships with four suppliers: IGT, Light & Wonder, Aristocrat and Novomatic.

The founders of bookmaker FanDuel DFS, Nigel Eccles and Rob Jones, have teamed up once again to launch the crypto gambling sports betting and casino site, BetHog.

Global sports betting and casino operator, Flutter, have released their Q3 results for 2024.

The commercial value of sports data and technology continues to be a hot topic, as London-based sportstech Genius Sports reveal their latest financial reports.

The English National League officially debuted on its new home of DAZN on Saturday, 9 November and has integrated National League TV into its streaming platform. 

GambleAware issues an urgent call to protect the public from further gambling harm, regarding advertising, but the Betting & Gaming Council think otherwise.

talkSPORT BET brand head, James Kennedy, has been made redundant by the company ahead of a restructure. 

The regulatory compliance firm BetComply has bolstered its offering to the UK by expanding its coverage of the successful ComplyCheck tool.