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Industry
April 14, 2025
Ex-Conservative MP Charged By UK’s Gambling Commission Over Election Timing Bets
Former Conservative MP Craig Williams has been charged by the Gambling Commission over bets made on the timing of the national election last year. Williams Is Amongst the 15 Individuals Charged by the Gambling Commission On April 14, the UK gambling regulator announced that 15 individuals had been charged with offences under the Gambling Act […]
Industry
April 3, 2025
UK Social Care Committee Examines Gambling Harms and Ongoing Reforms
The UK Health and Social Care Select Committee organized a one-off oral evidence session on April 2 to expand its outlook on the current state of gambling in the country and its associated harms. Participants aimed to assess the effectiveness of regulatory reforms and discuss further measures to solve gambling-related issues. The Committee Prioritizes Consumer […]
Industry
March 27, 2025
Football Pools Pays $485,000 Charge for AML Failures
Football Pools Limited was charged £375,000 ($485,000) by the UK Gambling Commission for failing to meet anti-money laundering and social responsibility standards between September 2022 and August 2023. The Company Agreed to Pay $485,000 for Its Shortcomings Football Pools Limited, one of the oldest legacy betting companies in the UK, has been charged £375,000 (around […]
Industry
March 27, 2025
UK Gambling Commission Overhauls Rules on Promotions
Close to two years after the release of the White Paper following the review of the Gambling Act 2005, the Gambling Commission, the UK’s gambling regulator, continues to change the market rules with a goal of reducing harm and ensuring the regulations fit the digital age. In one such effort, new rules for gambling promotions […]
Industry
March 20, 2025
UKGC Slaps Corbett Bookmakers with $890,000 Fine
Family-owned brick-and-mortar gambling operator that runs 36 betting shops, Corbett Bookmakers Limited, has been hit with a £686,070 ($890,000) fine following an investigation by the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC). The inquiry uncovered serious lapses in social responsibility and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) practices, prompting regulatory action. Independent Audit, Necessary Beyond the financial penalty, the company […]
Industry
March 20, 2025
New HMRC Report Highlights UKGC’s Dedication to AML and CTF
The UK’s tax, payments and customs authority, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), recently released a new report, highlighting the role of the gambling regulator, the Gambling Commission, in the fight against money laundering. The report pointed to improvement in certain areas, considering that the number of supervised gambling operators identified as high risk marked a […]
Legal
March 14, 2025
UK Gambling Commission Cracks Down on Illegal Betting Ring
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has intensified its crackdown on unlicensed gambling operations, charging Haydon Simcock, 39, of Weston Coyney, Stoke-on-Trent, for offering illegal gambling services and advertising unlicensed betting platforms. Simcock was detained in September 2024 following a joint investigation by the UKGC and the Staffordshire Police. He is set to appear before the […]
Legal
March 14, 2025
UK: Accidental Document Release Disrupts Lottery Litigation
Last year, one of the unsuccessful bidders for the UK National Lottery license, Northern & Shell, filed a lawsuit against the gambling regulator in the country. Naming the Gambling Commission defendant, the company sought an issue with the selection process for the Fourth National Lottery contract, valued at tens of billions of pounds. An “Unprecedented” […]
Business
March 6, 2025
UKGC Asks Brits to Weigh in on How Deposit Limits Should Work
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has asked Brits to weigh in on how deposit limits should work. The new consultation will run until April 30 and will allow the commission to see consumers’ opinions on the matter. The Different Types of Limits Can Confuse Consumers The UKGC’s latest consultation is related to new consumer control […]
Industry
March 6, 2025
UK Gambling Commission Probes Tote’s Betting Operations
Earlier this month, we reported that the UK gambling regulator, the Gambling Commission, hit Aspire Global with a $1.8 million penalty. The hefty monetary sanction came amid uncovered alleged violations of anti-money laundering and social responsibility, the watchdog said at the time. Now, the Commission is reportedly once again eyeing the gambling sector, this time […]
