UK Gambling Commission News

5 Nov 2025
The online gambling business will pay 650,000 pounds and undergo an independent audit after a U.K. Gambling Commission investigation revealed anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures.
31 Oct 2025
The suspension of the software license was necessary on grounds of suitability, due to serious non-compliance with the hosting requirements of the UKGC's licensing framework.
31 Oct 2025
Victoria Gate Casino, the U.K.’s third-largest casino, was ordered by the Gambling Commission last week to close immediately, citing the property's "failure to maintain and implement effective anti-money laundering policies."
24 Oct 2025
The basketball world was hit with breaking news yesterday morning as several coaches and players were arrested by the FBI for connection to an alleged betting ring.
22 Oct 2025
The gambling business will pay a £10 million penalty after a U.K. Gambling Commission investigation revealed anti-money laundering and social responsibility failings.
10 Oct 2025
In addition to U.K. deposit limit changes, we have several jackpots to take a look at, a poker tournament in Florida, and MGM Las Vegas properties set for an unforgettable Las Vegas Grand Prix experience.
8 Oct 2025
Produced by the National Center for Social Research, the data showed 42% of adults who gambled in the past 12 months rated the last time they gambled positively, compared to 21% who rated it negatively.
8 Oct 2025
From 30 June 2026 all online operators must provide customers with the opportunity to set a ‘deposit limit’ which is based solely on the amount a customer pays into their account over a set duration.
3 Oct 2025
A new California resort announced its opening date, Bally’s revealed its vision for its Las Vegas property, and players celebrated both six-figure and seven-figure jackpot wins.
1 Oct 2025
Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited, which runs betfred.com and oddsking.com, operated a selection of slot games which failed to meet the requirements of the remote technical standards.
23 Sep 2025
The U.K. Gambling Commission published the first in a series of reports examining the illegal online gambling market in Great Britain.
19 Sep 2025
Gambling regulators continue to crack down on illegal operations and violations and this week was no different from the U.K. Gambling Commission.
19 Sep 2025
ABSG was established to provide oversight and challenge in relation to the National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms.
17 Sep 2025
Online gambling business Maple International Ventures Limited is to pay £360,000 after a U.K. Gambling Commission investigation revealed social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures.
12 Sep 2025
The 42-year-old, accused of allegedly fixing horse races, was arrested as part of a joint investigation by Greater Manchester Police and the U.K. Gambling Commission.
29 Aug 2025
The failure to comply with a Social Responsibility Code Provision is a breach of a license condition by virtue of section 82(1) of the Gambling Act 2005.