Gambling operator bet365 has announced plans to cut between 300 and 340 jobs across its UK operations, including roles at its Stoke-on-Trent base. If your role is affected, understanding your rights under England and Wales employment law will help you navigate the process ahead.
What has been announced
- On 8 September 2026, bet365 announced plans for 340 job losses at its base in Stoke-on-Trent.
- On 8 September 2026, it was reported that bet365 is cutting hundreds of UK jobs as bookmakers react to tax changes introduced by the government.
- On 9 September 2026, bet365 confirmed plans to cut 300 jobs across its UK operations as part of wider redundancy plans in the betting and gaming sector.
About the company
bet365 is a gambling and betting company operating in the UK gaming and bookmaking sector.
The company maintains a significant operational base in Stoke-on-Trent.
What happens next
Because bet365 is proposing to make 100 or more redundancies, the company must follow collective redundancy consultation rules under UK employment law.
Collective consultation must begin at least 45 days before the first dismissals take effect.
During consultation, management must meet with trade union representatives or elected employee representatives to discuss ways of avoiding dismissals, reducing the numbers affected, and mitigating the consequences.
Following collective talks, individual consultation meetings should take place to discuss your specific role, alternative vacancies, and redundancy terms.
Employees with at least two years of continuous service are entitled to statutory redundancy pay, calculated based on age, weekly pay (subject to the statutory cap), and completed years of service.
Voluntary or compulsory redundancy
bet365 may seek applications for voluntary redundancy to reduce the need for compulsory job losses.
If compulsory redundancies are required, the employer must establish clear, objective, and non-discriminatory selection criteria to identify roles at risk.
You have the right to challenge your provisional selection and scoring during the individual consultation process.
Your settlement agreement
Employers frequently offer settlement agreements to departing staff as an alternative to working through the full redundancy process or to provide enhanced redundancy pay.
A settlement agreement is a legally binding contract where you agree to waive employment claims in exchange for a financial severance package.
Under England and Wales law, a settlement agreement is only legally valid if you have received independent advice from a qualified legal adviser, such as an employment solicitor.
The employer will normally make a financial contribution toward your legal costs to obtain this mandatory independent advice.
Common questions
How many jobs is bet365 cutting?
Announcements indicate plans to cut 340 jobs at the Stoke-on-Trent base, alongside confirmed plans to reduce 300 jobs across UK operations.
How long will the consultation period last?
Under England and Wales law, employers proposing 100 or more redundancies must hold a collective consultation period lasting at least 45 days before any dismissals take effect.
Am I entitled to redundancy pay?
You are entitled to statutory redundancy pay if you have been continuously employed by bet365 for at least two years. Your employer may also offer contractual or enhanced redundancy terms.
Do I have to sign a settlement agreement?
No, you are not obligated to sign a settlement agreement. You should have the terms reviewed by an independent solicitor to assess whether the financial compensation is fair and reflects your legal entitlements.
How Deen & Co helps
Deen & Co Solicitors provides clear, independent advice to employees facing redundancy. Our solicitors can review and negotiate settlement agreements, ensure your redundancy pay calculations are accurate, and advise on the fairness of consultation procedures under England and Wales employment law.
Read more about settlement agreement advice or work out your statutory redundancy pay.
If your role is in London, our settlement agreement solicitors London can review the package before you sign.
Sources
- Bet365 confirms plans to cut 340 jobs in response to UK tax headwinds - iGaming Business — iGaming Business (9 September 2026)
- Bet365 Confirms Plans to Cut 300 UK Jobs In Latest Industry Blow - TheLines.com — TheLines.com (9 September 2026)
- Stoke-on-Trent based bet365 announces plans for 340 job losses - BBC — BBC (8 September 2026)
- Stoke-on-Trent based bet365 announces plans for 340 job losses - BBC — BBC (8 September 2026)
- Bet365 slashes hundreds of jobs in the UK as bookies reel from Labour's tax raid - This is Money — This is Money (8 September 2026)
Last updated 9 September 2026. This page summarises publicly reported information and is general guidance, not legal advice on your own situation.
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