UK Gambling Commission News

9 Sep 2022
The U.K. Gambling Commission has been pushing huge regulatory changes forward in the name of greater player protections. However, some of those protections are now being pushed to next year.
5 Sep 2022
The UKGC received correspondence from Camelot indicating that they intend to withdraw their appeal and pursue their claim in damages only.
2 Sep 2022
This week, J. Todd discusses the U.K. Gambling Commission again as it seems to have changed tactics by no longer making threats to licensees, but instead issuing warnings.
2 Sep 2022
Remote gambling operators are already subject to a duty to conduct effective customer interaction, and the new requirements reflect the minimum steps that the UKGC considers necessary to meet that duty.
26 Aug 2022
Gambling business Spreadex Limited is to pay £1.36 million after the U.K. Gambling Commission investigation revealed social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures.
19 Aug 2022
Two weeks ago, Massachusetts made the announcement that a sports betting bill passed. Yesterday, we had an announcement from Kansas about its launch date for sports wagering, just in time for the start of the NFL season.
19 Aug 2022
The U.K. Gambling Commission has issued Entain the largest fine ever imposed on an operator. Meanwhile, operator profits in the U.K. have fallen by nearly 14% in recent months.
17 Aug 2022
Entain Group will pay £17 million for failures at its online business LC International Limited and its Ladbrokes Betting & Gaming Limited operation.
16 Aug 2022
The iGaming content provider has secured its B2B license from the UKGC to open further opportunities within one of the world’s premium markets.
12 Aug 2022
The online gambling operator will pay £630,000 after an investigation by the Gambling Commission revealed a series of anti-money laundering and social responsibility failings.
3 Aug 2022
LeoVegas will also receive an official warning and undergo an audit to ensure it is effectively implementing its anti-money laundering and social responsibility policies, procedures and controls.
21 Jul 2022
The U.K. Gambling Commission has published tips on how to handle complaints, to remind licensees of existing rules and guidance, following a review of complaints policies.
7 Jul 2022
The suspension does not prevent the operator from allowing consumers to access their accounts and withdrawing funds but does take place immediately.
1 Jul 2022
It seems that all we do is wait for the Gambling Act Review white paper to be published. Then we can get on with whatever is left of our industry in the U.K.
29 Jun 2022
Today, the High Court agreed to lift the suspension. The U.K. Gambling Commission will, therefore, begin the important work of formally awarding the license to Allwyn.
23 Jun 2022
New consumer protection guidance, which gambling businesses are required to take account of, will help them comply with new rules coming into effect in September.