Brian Taylor

Brian Taylor has covered casino news for digital and print media for more than twenty years. From changing bonus rules to wholesale changes in the law, he's seen and written about it all. Now freelance, he's focused on keeping players in the UK safe and well-informed.

Latest posts by Brian Taylor

UKGC Director Says No Additional ID Burden For Players

The UKGC says financial risk checks won’t mean extra ID documents for players, but casinos may still ask for paperwork for other reasons.

May 6, 2026

UK Politicians Call Gambling Ads a ‘Public Health Issue’

MPs are framing gambling ads as a public health issue. Here’s what that could mean for UK casino players, the future of advertising, and the black market.

April 29, 2026

The UKGC is Worried About VPN Use

The UKGC is increasingly worried that VPN use is making illegal gambling harder to track and easier to access, but the real story is bigger than the VPN itself.

April 23, 2026

UK Gamblers Strongly Against More Affordability Checks

My frank analysis of reported player opposition to tougher gambling affordability checks, and why the row is more complicated than the headline suggests.

April 9, 2026

Social Betting Company Eyes Up The UK

The Game Tribe wants a UK licence for its pool-based social betting product, but how new is “social betting” really? Is it just old wine in a new bottle?

April 7, 2026