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UK opposition party proposing a betting levy on sports gambling that would be reinvested into sports and problem gambling treatment.

Gambling Business Group member companies employ in excess of 100,000 in the U.K., have a combined machine estate of over 150,000 and a majority share of new machines sold in the U.K. during 2013.

The Treasury's decision to halve the rate of GPT to 10% is having a direct and significant impact on levels of capital investment at Europe's biggest bingo club.

British MPs and parliamentary staff tried to log on to gambling websites 3,844,636 times between January 2013 and January 2014.

British government face legal challenge to new changes to gambling laws.

Two horses sustain fractures at Ascot during day one races and have to be put down.

World Cup should provide bounty for UK betting and gambling companies as punters wage their bets.

This Saturday's totescoop6 will see the biggest ever betting prize offered on a British racecourse when the pools are expected to exceed £15m.

British Budget brings welcome tax reduction news to bingo halls.

A total of four jockeys were injured in falls at this year's Cheltenham festival, with Ruby Walsh sustaining a compound arm fracture.

Ladies' Day at Cheltenham Festival saw Sire De Grugy gallop to victory in the Champion Chase.

The Cheltenham racing festival begins today in England with 230,000 people and bookies expecting to see €120 million in wagers.

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The Culture Secretary wants a compulsory code of conduct introduced for the gambling industry.

The 30ft image of a semi-clad model appeared on the church tower on Saturday night as a publicity stunt organized by Aspers Casino to promote its strip poker night on Valentine’s Day.

Bodyguard to the former wife of the Sultan of Brunei allegedly stole her diamonds to pay off massive gambling debts.

British MPs voted against an opposition bill that would have clamped down on gambling machines.

Leading risk management company, PIMS-SCA, has launched its latest campaign with Empire Casino.

Independent high street gambling businesses are being told to improve their underage gambling controls after the Commission’s recent test purchase exercise across England.

A ban on employees of the Professional Footballers' Association making bets on football will be introduced.