The Chancellor’s latest Budget delivered one of the biggest shocks the gambling industry has taken in years. Remote Gaming Duty – the tax paid on online casino and slots revenue – is being pushed up to 40%. Remote Betting Duty – which […]
There’s a lot of noise about the Chancellor looking at gambling taxes ahead of the Autumn Budget, and not much of it is good news for anyone who actually has a bet. Here’s the short version: if tax goes up for the […]
A major change is coming to the way gambling harm is tackled in the UK. GambleAware, the charity that’s long overseen funding for research, education and treatment in the sector, will be wound down by 31 March 2026, following the government’s move […]
You know things are getting interesting when a bookie starts chucking around £100 million like it’s small change. That’s exactly what BoyleSports is doing right now. The Irish firm’s going all-in on the UK, opening up 200 new shops and slapping their […]
I’ve been punting for more years than I care to admit, so it goes without saying that I’ve got no problem with betting. Obviously. I run a betting blog for heaven’s sake. I enjoy a flutter, I know the risks, and I […]
I’ve learned a thing or to in the three decades I have been betting. One of the biggest lessons is that successful wagering isn’t just about picking winners—it’s about smart money management. Over the years, I’ve experimented with various approaches to bankroll […]
After three decades of visiting bookmaker shops and observing fellow punters, I’ve encountered countless instances of bettors falling prey to a common cognitive trap. You’ve likely overheard punters confidently proclaiming that a certain outcome is ‘due’ to happen. Perhaps it’s a football […]
I’ve seen a lot of new trends come and go over the decades I have been betting on sports, so I’m always sceptical of new betting trends – and eSoccer certainly fits that description. Then again, I was dubious of the internet […]
A big part of betting in a savvy way, is protecting your bank roll. To do this, you not only need to make well researched value bets, but you also need to understand how to cover yourself if things go wrong. There […]
As someone who’s dabbled in matched betting over the years, I’ve often wondered if those eye-catching claims of making millions are actually achievable. Like many, I initially had some success with sign-up offers and reloads, pocketing a tidy sum in tax-free profits. […]