UK Betting And Gambling News

Welcome to our UK gambling news section, where we cover the latest news headlines relevant to UK players. Whether you want to read about big player wins from the most popular UK online casinos, or recent developments surrounding the legality of online gambling, we’ve got you covered.

Keep in mind we are a young site, so it might take some time to get this news section going.  Check back often to see how our site is coming along.

Brexit And What The Future Holds In The Gambling Industry 2017-02-01

Remember Brexit? The British exit from the European union will have a global impact on the gambling community. Although Brexit isn’t set to take place until the British parliament approves Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, which is supposed to…

UK Online Gambling Reaches Record Market Share 2016-11-28

A couple of years ago, the United Kingdom completely revamped how they handled online gambling. While some people complained at the time about the changes, there’s no denying that it created one of the most respected regulatory jurisdictions in the…

How Will Brexit Affect Online Gambling? 2016-09-16

The Brexit situation is one of the most talked about issues in Europe right now. The word itself is a portmanteau of “Britain” and “exit,” and has become the accepted shorthand to describe the issue of the United Kingdom leaving…

DraftKings Launches in UK – Fails to Impress UK Online Gamblers 2016-02-23

In what is considered a bewildering move, Draftkings UK launched their fantasy sports betting product prior to its completion, with only a small number of features available to users.  This is the company’s first venture outside of the United States,…

Greece Looks To Online Gambling Legislation For Economic Bailout 2015-04-23

In an effort to boost its country’s economy, Greece has recently announced that it will begin to distribute online gambling licenses, attempting to raise €500m in licensing fees for a nation that is currently strapped for cash. The plan for…

Judge Rules Phil Ivey Not Entitled to Winnings of $7 Million 2014-11-10

Phil Ivey is a professional poker player from California who is considered by many fellow gamblers to be one of the best players in the world. He has won numerous tournaments worldwide during his career, including the World Series of…