Writer, Personal Finance
Writer at Better Bet. Personal-finance journalist. Covers the money, tax, mortgage and compliance side of matched betting.
Charlotte spent six years writing personal finance for UK consumer titles before joining Better Bet in 2024. She covers the parts of matched betting that aren't really about betting — tax-free profits, credit-score impact, mortgage applications, the new affordability checks, and what the ASA and Gambling Commission actually require of UK bettors.
Is matched betting still worth it in 2026? Yes: it is still legal, tax-free and profitable, but a 40% gaming tax and a 10x wagering cap have reshaped offers.
On 27 May 2026 the ASA upheld a complaint against Oddschecker for Instagram ads featuring Kane and Haaland. Here is what the ruling means for matched bettors.
The UKGC's 21 May 2026 clarification narrowed the Financial Risk Assessment framework. Here's what it means for UK matched bettors in plain English.
Yes, matched betting is legal in the UK. Here's why, what the Gambling Commission and ASA have actually ruled, and what bookmakers can and can't do.
