HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has said businesses will have to start reporting all cryptocurrency transactions to them by 2026. This includes transactions of all sizes and will include all types of businesses, likely including crypto casinos as well as exchanges.
Crypto gambling news
This is the place to get all the latest news from the world of crypto gambling. From new operators on the scene to regulation issues - we’ll have it covered.
-
Crypto casinos took more than £60 billion revenue last year
Despite being illegal in some jurisdictions and operating in legally gray areas in others, crypto casinos took more than £60 billion in revenue in 2024. Players using crypto casinos, which are typically licensed in jurisdictions including Curacao, Malta, and Gibraltar, do not need to submit the same registration details as at UK-licensed casinos. This enables underage players, as well as those looking to bypass self-exclusion programs like GamStop, to register and play.
Crypto gambling -
UFC star Colby Covington launches first charity event with crypto casino BC.Game
Since partnering with, online crypto casino and bookie, BC.Game UFC star Colby Covington has held his first community charity event with the operator.
Crypto gambling -
Everton warned as Stake lose UK license following UKGC investigation
An official UKGC statement, issued on 12 February, warns users that current Everton sponsor, Stake, will no longer be a licensed product in the UK from next month.
Crypto gambling -
Chelsea partner with crypto site Roobet: Bettors to win matchday tickets and training ground experiences
Six-time Premier League winners Chelsea have teamed up with online crypto iGaming firm Roobet to provide exclusive betting coverage in Canada and Latin America.
Crypto gambling -
Sportsbet.io are new sponsor for three major UK snooker events
The three elite snooker events have signed a two-year deal with the operator. All of the events will be broadcasted on ITV, and will receive global viewership from multiple international broadcasters.
Crypto gambling -
Professional Fighters League names Cloudbet as official sports betting partner
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced crypto betting site, Cloudbet, as an official sports betting partner, promising innovative betting to MMA fans.
Crypto gambling -
New blow for Leicester City after sponsor B.C Game lose gaming licence
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.
Crypto gambling -
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev comments on UK’s ‘backward’ stance on crypto
Robinhood co-founder reports that the UK's views on crypto, compared to gambling, are 'backwards'.
Crypto gambling -
CryptoCasino.com launch groundbreaking Telegram casino
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.
Crypto gambling -
Former FanDuel duo link up to form crypto firm BetHog
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.
Crypto gambling
