Online Gambling News in the United Kingdom - October 2026

French Betting Firm France Pari Posts Good Financial Results for Q1

French Betting Firm France Pari Posts Good Financial Results for Q1

Toni April 3, 2014 15:44:53

French online betting platform France Pari announces financial growth for first quarter of 2014, after experiencing a slight slump. France Pari posted more than $5.5 million in revenues in the initial three months of this year, which helped them achieve EBITDA of $207,000 and a net profit of $110,000. The reason for the strong performance […]

Gaming Standards Association Aim to Establish Universal Online Gaming Standards

Gaming Standards Association Aim to Establish Universal Online Gaming Standards

Rab April 3, 2014 15:17:17

The Gaming Standards Association aims to establish a ‘universal online gaming standard’ for the industry in coming months. The association hopes to make an impact and establish a universal online and mobile casino standard, at a series of planned meetings to be held in London, England in early April. The meetings will be hosted by […]

7 Great Websites Where You Can Play Online Bingo

7 Great Websites Where You Can Play Online Bingo

Monica E. April 3, 2014 14:36:08

Our most highly recommended websites for gamblers who like online bingo games. Out of all forms of gambling out there, bingo does not have the coolest image. Many believe that bingo is a game for old people or that it’s only played in churches, where a nun with a microphone announces the numbers drawn. Times […]

Betfair and Chester Race Company Partner Up to “Power the Thrill of Racing”

Betfair and Chester Race Company Partner Up to “Power the Thrill of Racing”

Monica E. April 2, 2014 19:58:21

Betfair has become the official Wi-Fi and Digital Gaming Partner of the Chester and Bangor-on-Dee racecourse. The online sportsbook in the UK has recently signed an official deal – titled “Always on Campaign” – with the Chester Race Company (CRC), agreeing to be its partner for both the 2014 and 2015 racing seasons. During the […]

What the EU’s New Money Laundering Directive Means for Online Casinos

What the EU’s New Money Laundering Directive Means for Online Casinos

Rab April 2, 2014 17:52:01

The European Parliament has recently voted to adopt amendments to the European Commission’s proposal for a new Anti-Money Laundering Directive. The new directive intends to create more transparency in online transfers of money, and prevent money laundering activities being carried by individuals through online channels. Although, online gambling operators feel that the new rules will […]

Winners and Losers: An Overview of the New UK Gambling Bill and Budget

Winners and Losers: An Overview of the New UK Gambling Bill and Budget

April 2, 2014 14:44:11

March marked big changes for gambling in Britain; both the new gambling bill and the budget have major implications for the future of the industry. The Labour government under Gordon Brown passed sweeping gambling legislation in 2005 which greatly liberalized the industry. Large casinos and fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) were legalized for the first time. […]

GoBetGo Holdings and UltraPlay Team Up to Introduce New Service

GoBetGo Holdings and UltraPlay Team Up to Introduce New Service

Toni April 2, 2014 13:53:24

GoBetGoagrees a deal with gaming provider UltraPlay, in efforts to provide new and interactive online gambling services. The new services on offer from the UltraPlay platform will encompass casino, lottery, sportsbook and a live dealer casino. A synergy of two additional companies will be utilized. Sports betting solutions provider Betting Promotions will provide and manage […]

Preston Councilors Rejected Application for New Betting Shop

Preston Councilors Rejected Application for New Betting Shop

Monica E. April 2, 2014 13:37:49

Coral Racing’s plan to open a new betting shop in Preston has been rejected by local officials. The gambling company asked for a new license under British gambling laws, planning to convert Leisuretime Amusements on Market Place – a property located in the city centre – into a betting shop. The city council’s planning committee […]

Unibet to Sponsor Royal Windsor Racecourse Throughout the Forthcoming Season

Unibet to Sponsor Royal Windsor Racecourse Throughout the Forthcoming Season

Alex Nevsky April 1, 2014 17:57:15

Royal Windsor Racecourse will be sponsored by Unibet throughout the forthcoming season. Renowned land-based and online sportsbooks in the United Kingdom continue to show real interest in supporting local horseracing industry. The latest deal saw Unibet becoming an official sponsor of the Royal Windsor Racecourse for the forthcoming season. The famous bookie operating under British […]