ITV Poised to Launch Real-Money Online Slots and Bingo in 2026

ITV, the UK’s largest free-to-air commercial broadcaster, is preparing to enter the regulated online gambling market in early 2026 with the launch of ITV Win Bingo & Spins, a real-money gaming platform that will include slots and new bingo offerings. The expansion marks a significant strategic pivot for the media giant and highlights the evolving […]

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Rank Group CEO John O’Reilly Steps Down: What is His Legacy?

Rank Group’s confirmation that chief executive John O’Reilly will step down in 2026 brings to a close one of the most consequential leadership tenures in the modern history of UK bingo. Before joining Rank in 2018, he held senior roles at Ladbrokes, served as managing director of Coral Interactive within the Gala Coral Group, and […]

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BHA refines Saturday fixture list to spotlight major races

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has introduced new changes to the 2026 fixture list to showcase major races during the weekend. The changes follow the two-year trail of a ‘protected window’ during Saturday afternoon races, which demanded racecourses host key races from 2pm-4pm. The trial was designed to provide a greater viewership and engagement with […]

UKGC ups 2024/25 budget to delivery key evidence and data projects 

 The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has branded the financial year of 2024/25 as a period of delivery and transition of projects and new compliance set out by its corporate strategy. Two key developments shaped the year – the transfer of the National Lottery’s fourth licence to Allwyn UK in February 2024, and the continued rollout […]

Buzz Bingo Smashes Stroke Association Fundraising Target

Buzz Bingo has announced that its three-year charity partnership with the Stroke Association has raised £300,000, exceeding its original fundraising target of £200,000. The partnership, which launched in 2022, focused on supporting people affected by stroke, particularly those experiencing social isolation during recovery. The initiative aligned with bingo’s long-standing role as a social activity and […]

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Flutter’s international reach may provide bulwark against UK tax burdens

A year of challenges and changes awaits, and while Flutter Entertainment is just as aware of what lies ahead of it in 2026 the global gaming giant’s vast international presence is a continuing source of confidence. Having its origins in Ireland and the UK with the merger between Paddy Power and Betfair over a decade […]