News: Casino

The generational gap in variety sits against that steady backdrop, suggesting younger players sample more products rather than gambling more overall.

The launch continues Evolution's growing Hasbro partnership, which also includes Monopoly Filthy Rich and Monopoly Roulette.

A busy week for casino news and a busy one behind the scenes, with content audits, SEO fixes and page refreshes across a dozen UK and Ireland guides.

Casino sites are being drawn into a regulatory row that has little to do with slots or live tables, as horse racing, MPs and the Gambling Commission clash over affordability checks.

UK online casino spending hit £1.55bn in early 2026, up seven per cent year on year, and OLBG members say live dealer tables and game shows are the reason they're choosing where to play.

This week: Ireland's gambling watchdog starts enforcing, the UKGC sets a hard deadline on faulty machines, and 32Red trims its welcome offer.

New protections landing alongside the regime include a ban on credit card gambling, tighter bonus limits, restricted TV and radio advertising hours, and a National Gambling Exclusion Register.

The changes are coming thick and fast in the world of online casinos - and now they are impacting the high street too. Here's what you need to know.

It has been a busy week here at OLBG. I've written a news wrap up to keep you up to speed with everything that has been going on.

No start date is confirmed yet, but final-stage thresholds of £1,000 in a day or £3,000 over 90 days will eventually bring regular high rollers into scope, and I'll update this page as the rollout is confirmed.