BankrollMob News: Poker, Casino, Crypto & Betting

The UK's online casino sector has already amassed an estimated £2.1 billion in gross gambling yield (GGY) during the first half of 2025 - a figure that places it among the country's leading entertainment industries. This surge comes despite an increasingly strict regulatory environment aimed at curbing excessive gambling. Far from slowing down, the market is gaining speed, driven by technological advancements and a fundamental change in how people choose to unwind.

Read more » UK Online Casino Industry Hits £2.1 Billion in Revenue in 2025, and It's Still Growing

The Gambling Commission has published the second annual report from the Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB), currently the largest dedicated study in the world focusing on gambling habits, behaviors, and impacts. The survey, developed by the National Centre for Social Research in collaboration with the University of Glasgow, has undergone independent review and contributes to the Commission's broader research into gambling trends across the country.

Read more » UKGC publishes Second Annual Report from the Gambling Survey for Great Britain

Stake, the world's leading online casino and sportsbook, has introduced passkey login - a cutting-edge authentication method that offers users a faster, safer way to access their accounts. As one of the first major names in iGaming to adopt this technology, Stake continues to lead the charge in user experience and digital security.

Read more » Stake introduces Passkey Login for Enhanced Security and Seamless Access

The Betting & Gaming Council (BGC) is the UK's main trade body for the regulated betting and gaming industry, established in 2019. It represents over 90% of licensed betting shops, online gaming operators, casinos, and bingo businesses (excluding the National Lottery).

Read more » BGC says Betting Shops are a Valuable Part of the High Street

Conor McGregor has signaled his return to the UFC in spectacular fashion, confirming plans to compete at a historic White House event next year, while laying out bold financial and personal demands.

Set for June 2026, the UFC's landmark event will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States with a one-of-a-kind fight night at the nation's most iconic address. The weigh-ins are scheduled to take place at the Lincoln Memorial, while the actual bouts will unfold on a specially constructed Octagon located on the South Lawn of the White House. UFC President Dana White has revealed that a temporary venue will be erected on the grounds, accommodating approximately 5,000 fans.

Read more » Conor McGregor confirms Return for UFC White House Event with $100M Demand

Daniel Negreanu, widely known as "Kid Poker", has added a new role to his impressive list of partnerships, becoming the first gambling-related ambassador for the prediction market platform Kalshi.

A seven-time WSOP bracelet winner and one of poker's most marketable figures, Negreanu has long been the face of major brands. He previously fronted PokerStars and is currently a lead ambassador for GGPoker, whose parent company owns the World Series of Poker. Now, he's expanding his reach once again with this latest collaboration.

Read more » Daniel Negreanu named Brand Ambassador for Kalshi Prediction Market Platform

The UK Gambling Commission has confirmed that the Advisory Board for Safer Gambling (ABSG) will be officially closed, having fulfilled the objectives set out in its original mandate.

Established to provide independent advice and scrutiny around the National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms, the ABSG has played a key role in shaping safer gambling initiatives. Now that the strategy has reached its conclusion and major goals have been delivered, the Commission believes it is the appropriate time to wind down the board's activities and shift focus to future priorities.

Read more » UK Gambling Commission to close Advisory Board for Safer Gambling

Cloudbet, the leading crypto-based sportsbook and casino, has launched the first edition of its new series, Cloudbet Snapshot: Regional Crypto Betting Trends, offering a comprehensive look at how users across the globe interact with major sporting events. The debut report covers data from August 5 to September 4, 2025, analyzing engagement across 12 key competitions - a curated selection from the thousands of betting markets hosted on the platform daily.

Read more » Cloudbet unveils Global Betting Trends in August-September 2025

Safer Gambling Week is a cross-country initiative to promote safer gambling in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Read more » Safer Gambling Week 2025 - November 17-23

Legal sportsbooks across the U.S. are projected to handle approximately $30 billion in bets for the 2025 NFL season, according to the latest estimates from the American Gaming Association (AGA). This figure marks an 8.5% jump compared to the adjusted $27.6 billion wagered during the 2024 season.

Read more » 2025 NFL Sports Betting: Americans expected to Legally Wager $30 Billion

GambleAware, long a central figure in commissioning gambling harm services, will formally cease operations by the end of March 2026. This planned closure aligns with the UK government's adoption of a statutory levy model, which shifts responsibility for tackling gambling-related harm from third-sector organizations to public agencies.

Read more » GambleAware to Close by 2026 as UK Transitions to Statutory Gambling Levy System

Team Vitality has entered a landmark multi-year partnership with Stake, a world-renowned online betting and gaming platform. This high-value, seven-figure agreement positions Stake as the official international betting partner for Team Vitality's Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) roster.

Read more » Stake and Team Vitality announce Major Global Esports Partnership

The number of VIP and high-value gambling customers in the UK has sharply declined by 95% per operator since the implementation of stricter regulations in 2020, according to a new report from the Gambling Commission.

Prior to these reforms, 22 gambling operators reported a combined total of 42,349 VIP customers. By the 2023-2024 period, this figure had fallen dramatically to just 1,616 across 18 operators - representing an average drop from 1,925 VIPs per operator to fewer than 90.

Read more » Gambling Commission: Number of VIP Gamblers in the UK drops by 95% after Crackdown

England are through to the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 semi-finals, but they had to survive a nerve-shredding contest against Sweden to get there - a night marked by last-minute heroics, injury setbacks, and one of the most chaotic penalty shoot-outs in tournament history.

Read more » UEFA Women's Euro 2025: England beats Sweden in Shootout Drama, advances to Semi-finals

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This weekend at UFC 318, the Octagon lights up for a thrilling showdown between two legends as Dustin Poirier squares off in his swan-song against the ever-unpredictable Max Holloway in a clash that promises fireworks.

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Just days before the start of UEFA Women's Euro 2025, the Swiss women's national soccer team is grappling with unexpected scrutiny - not due to injuries or tactical setbacks, but because of a striking 7-1 loss to a team of teenage boys.

The lopsided result came in a private training session against FC Luzern's Under-15 squad. While intended as a behind-closed-doors match, the outcome was thrust into the public eye when one of the youth players shared photos and comments on social media, inadvertently revealing what some have described as a "humiliating" result.

Read more » Under-15 Boys Team praised after defeating Swiss Women's National Soccer Team by Huge Margin

The Swedish government has introduced a proposal to strengthen existing regulations by broadening the ban on gambling financed through credit. The aim is to curb over-indebtedness and offer stronger consumer protection against financial hardship.

Read more » Swedish Government proposes Stricter Ban on Gambling with Credit

Drake may be gearing up to drop his icy new album ICEMAN, but the heat around his high-stakes gambling antics is turning up just as fast.

Hip-hop media figure DJ Vlad is raising eyebrows and serious questions about Drizzy's headline-making losses on the online gambling platform Stake. In a viral tweet, Vlad accused the Canadian superstar of playing a high-stakes game of smoke and mirrors, alleging that Drake isn't actually betting his own cash, but rather using "house money" provided by Stake itself.

Read more » DJ Vlad throws shade at Drake's Alleged $8M Stake Loss, calls it a "Marketing Move"

UK charities are poised to receive a significant boost from this year's Britannia Stakes at Royal Ascot, as members of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) commit to donating all profits from the race to a selection of leading charitable organizations.

Read more » Charities Set to Win Big at Britannia Stakes Race as UK Bookmakers Pledge All Profits

A proposed increase in the UK's online betting tax could prompt a mass shift of players to unregulated gambling sites, according to a new survey and industry experts.

Research conducted by YouGov revealed that 65% of bettors in Great Britain believe a rise in online gambling taxes would encourage customers to turn to offshore, untaxed operators. The findings suggest that higher costs passed on to players could fuel black market activity and undermine regulated platforms.

Read more » BGC: UK Tax Hike risks Pushing Two Thirds of Bettors to Black Market

The UK's gambling participation rate has fallen to its lowest level since tracking started in 2023, but online participation continues to grow, according to the latest survey by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC).

The Year 2, Wave 4 Gambling Survey for Great Britain, published on May 23, surveyed 5,191 adults between September 2024 and January 2025. It revealed that just 46% of UK adults had gambled in the previous four weeks, down from 49% in the prior wave, marking a new low in overall participation.

Read more » UK Gambling Participation Hits Record Low, but Online Gaming Continues to Rise

In a stunning turn of events at the 2025 IIHF Men's World Championship, host nation Denmark pulled off one of the most remarkable upsets in tournament history, eliminating title favorites Canada with a dramatic 2-1 victory in the quarter-finals on Thursday, May 22.

Read more » Denmark defeats Canada in Men's Ice Hockey World Championship Quarter-Final Upset

In recent years, online casino gambling and sports betting have become more than just a pastime - they've become a cultural phenomenon. Accessible, entertaining, and increasingly social, these forms of online gaming are drawing in players from all walks of life. And while the risks of gambling are well-known and often discussed, there's another side to the story - one that's less talked about: the positive effects.

Read more » The Bright Side of the Bet: The Positive Effects of Online Casino Gambling and Sports Betting

The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published its latest industry statistics, highlighting a 7% year-on-year increase in gross gambling yield (GGY) from the online sector during the first quarter of 2025. Online gambling revenue rose to £1.45 billion, underscoring the sector's resilience amid regulatory shifts and heightened market competition.

Read more » UKGC Reports 7% Growth in Online Gambling Revenue for Q1 2025