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What UK players look for when choosing an online casino

Once a year, every online casino licensed in Great Britain has to let an outside auditor into its systems. The auditor must be independent of the company, the audit must follow a set of controls...

Why daily free spins matter in a changing online market

Britain’s online gambling data now tells a stronger story than growth alone. The latest Gambling Commission operator figures showed online gross gambling yield rising 7% to £1.55 billion...

What are the key criteria to judge a casino by?

The casino scene in the UK has never been bigger. Ever since the Gambling Act came into force back in 2007, the industry has steadily been climbing, rushing past its land-based counterpart...

How to host an unforgettable casino-themed party at home

Here’s your guide if you’re in Bedford and thinking of swapping another night at the pub for something with a bit more sparkle: Blackjack, roulette and an excuse to just have fun with friends...

How people in Bedford spend their evenings with Europe’s biggest theme park underway

Construction on the Universal theme park at Kempston Hardwick started on 12 January 2026. Three miles south of Bedford town centre, on 476 acres of former brickworks land...

Our pick of things to do in Bedford: sports, culture, and entertainment

You might think of Bedford as just another quiet market town tucked away in the English countryside, but that would be a bit of an understatement. Honestly, it’s got a surprising amount of soul...

Breaking news: New Bedford town centre gaming centre approved despite objections over crime and vulnerability

Bedford councillors have approved a new adult gaming centre in Silver Street despite concerns over gambling harm, crime, deprivation and the impact on vulnerable residents...

Are free bets and bet offers worth using on Championship Football?

Being a Blade right now is a bit of a weird one. We're sitting 12th in the table. We aren't going to sniff the playoffs and there's basically zero chance of us going down. ..

Bedford councillors to decide on town centre gambling venue plans

Bedford Borough councillors will decide next week whether to approve plans for a new adult gaming centre in Silver Street which could operate 24 hours a day. A licensing sub-committee will meet...

What people look for in online platforms before signing up

It does not take many bad sign-ups to change how people behave online. One or two disappointing experiences are usually enough. A site looks promising, the first page seems fine, and...

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