The Rise and Fall of Online Gambling Regulation: A Critical Review of the UK’s Evolving Landscape
The UK’s gambling industry has long been a contentious battleground for policymakers, regulators, and public scrutiny. With over £10 billion in annual revenue and a growing online sector, the sector’s expansion has been accompanied by mounting concerns over addiction, underage participation, and financial exploitation. The regulatory framework, which has seen multiple overhauls since the 2010s, …