UKGC: ID checks belong at sign-up, not when you withdraw
The UK Gambling Commission said on 12 August 2026 that remote operators must finish identity checks before play. Incomplete sign-up data is still delaying withdrawals. Continue reading
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Evolution Q2 2026: Europe Picks Up as Game Shows and Mobile Play Shape Live Casino
Evolution, the studio behind many live dealer tables at UK-licensed casinos, published its interim report for January to June 2026 on 17 July. The figures describe the supplier’s global business, not the size or direction of gambling activity in Britain.… Continue reading
UK Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Market Projected to Hit $82.73 Billion by 2030
The United Kingdom’s financial landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with the prepaid card and digital wallet sector poised for substantial expansion. According to the latest United Kingdom Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Intelligence Report 2026, the market is expected… Continue reading
UK Payments Manifesto 2026 Signals Faster Innovation, Tougher Fraud Focus
The Payments Association has unveiled its UK payments manifesto for 2026, setting out 77 policy recommendations drawn from more than 150 industry professionals. While the document is aimed at the wider payments sector, several themes matter directly to casino players… Continue reading
ECB Announces 12-Month Digital Euro Pilot Starting 2027
The European Central Bank (ECB) has officially unveiled plans for a comprehensive 12-month pilot program for the digital euro, scheduled to commence in the second half of 2027. This initiative marks a significant step toward the potential issuance of a… Continue reading
AI Chatbots Exposed: Directing Vulnerable Users to Illegal Online Casinos
A recent investigation has revealed a concerning trend in the tech industry: major AI chatbots are actively recommending illegal, unlicensed online casinos to users. The analysis, conducted by The Guardian and Investigate Europe, highlights a significant failure in safety controls… Continue reading
UK Retailers Lose Revenue Amid Outdated Omnichannel Payments
A recent TechRadar article highlights the growing challenges facing UK retailers due to outdated payment infrastructures. Despite contactless and digital wallets accounting for 38% of all UK transactions, many merchants lack integrated solutions that connect cards, e-wallets, and terminal-free Soft-POS… Continue reading
FCA Launches 2026 Sterling Stablecoin Regulatory Sandbox
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced on 10 December 2025 that stablecoin payments will be a regulatory priority for 2026. As part of its latest policy update, the FCA revealed plans to launch a new regulatory sandbox allowing British… Continue reading
FCA Proposes Lower Late Fees for Small Firms
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a consultation on 5 December 2025 proposing to reduce the administrative fee for overdue regulatory returns from £250 to £100. This measure is intended to make late fees fairer and less burdensome, particularly… Continue reading
UK Open Banking Users Surge 40 Percent 2025
Open Banking adoption in the UK has reached record levels, according to Open Banking Limited’s Impact Report 7, published in December 2025. The number of active open banking users grew by 40% year-on-year, reaching 13.3 million as of March 2025.… Continue reading