Gambling

Paddy Power fined £2m for slow response to problem gambling

It said that while Paddy Power had systems in place to identify problem gambling, the examples of failures uncovered showed "the velocity of spend,...

Five London councils urge mayor to ban Tube gambling ads

London councils join forces urging for a ban of betting promotions across Underground network.

Leeds Victoria Gate Casino’s licence reinstated after suspension

In suspending its licence, the commission said a compliance assessment had raised concerns the venue had "failed to maintain and implement effective anti-money laundering...

Budget: Chancellor urged to raise taxes on ‘harmful’ gambling

It comes as Rachel Reeves could announce an increase to the rate of tax paid by bookmakers on all online earnings as part of...

Betting firms ‘scaremongering’ over potential tax rises, say MPs

Rachel Reeves has suggested that she could increase taxes on online bets in the budget.

Warning over Jersey lotteries and raffles for charity fundraising

Only charities or licenced third parties can organise them, regulators say.

Labour MPs back gambling tax to fight child poverty

Nearly a quarter of Labour MPs say increasing taxes could enable to the government to lift the two-child benefit cap.

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