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Industry
June 20, 2023
UKGC Publishes Test Hub for Operators Working with Non-Licensed Entities
The new hub has been published on UKGC’s platform under the “Compliance” tab. Its main purpose is to help operators collaborating with entities that are not licensed to fulfill their duties and carry on their responsibilities with more ease. Last month, the Commission announced its intention to fill in evidence gaps under the 2023-2026 plan, […]
Casino
June 15, 2023
Videoslots Receives Hefty Fine in the UK for Customer Protection and AML Failings
Social responsibility failures and AML violations motivated the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) to issue Videoslots a substantial £2 million ($2.53 million) fine. The penalty reflects Videoslots’ repeated misconduct and the AML’s commitment to enforcing stringent regulations and upholding responsible gambling practices. The operator acknowledged its shortcomings, vowing to implement urgent updates and bring its player […]
Industry
June 14, 2023
Gambling Related Harm APPG Launches an Inquiry into the White Paper
The Gambling Related Harm All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) has unveiled an inquiry into the UK’s white paper. Its goal is to see if the government has the right ideas and ability to implement the measures in a timely manner. As announced by the group, the inquiry seeks to assess and analyze the white paper measures […]
Industry
June 8, 2023
UKGC Publishes GGY Report, Highlights Improvements
The UK Gambling Commission has published a report outlining the changes in gambling behavior in response to the current environmental factors in the country. As it turns out, gross gaming yield (GGY) experienced a slight increase in spite of the economic challenges. The data was sourced from operators during the period March 2022 – March […]
Casino
June 8, 2023
GC: Changes to Online Slots Result in Reduced Play Intensity
In October 2021, the gambling regulator in the UK, the Gambling Commission, implemented changes that affected online slot products. Those changes were part of a campaign to protect customers from excessive gambling and gambling-related harm. Strengthening the controls for online slots, the changes limited the speed of spins and discontinued speed-up play options. Additionally, the […]
Legal
May 25, 2023
UKGC Fines Paddy Power and Betfair $600K over Marketing Breaches
UK’s gambling regulator, the Gambling Commission, constantly monitors the market in the country to ensure that licensees adhere to the established framework and that consumers are protected. In case any breaches are uncovered, the gambling regulator imposes sanctions which can be monetary or in severe cases, suspends or revokes licenses. On Thursday, the Commission unveiled […]
Industry
May 24, 2023
UKGC to Fill In Evidence Gaps under New 2023-2026 Plan
The gambling regulator in the UK, the Gambling Commission, confirmed its plans to fill in evidence gaps over the next three years. Outlining a plan that spans between 2023 and 2026, the Commission ultimately seeks to obtain evidence that can help it better protect customers and implement effective changes where necessary. The Commission acknowledged the […]
Industry
May 23, 2023
UKGC Hits SkillOnNet with a $380K Fine over License Breaches
Tasked with regulation of gambling activities, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), safeguards the consumers while scrutinizing the market to ensure all licensees follow the established regulatory framework. While there are certainly going to be changes to the gambling market in the country, in light of the White Paper released recently, this doesn’t interfere with the […]
Industry
May 19, 2023
UKGC: The Industry Will Soon Hear the Results of Certain Consultations
Sarah Gardner, the deputy CEO of the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission, commented on the Gambling Act review during yesterday’s Lotteries Council Annual Conference. She promised that the UK gambling sector will soon learn the results of certain planned consultations. Gardner told stakeholders that the UKGC has a lot to think about and that many of […]
Industry
May 16, 2023
UKGC Provides ADPH with Funding to Treat Harm in the North East
The Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH), the representative body for Directors of Public Health in the UK, has bid for £750,000 (around $940,000) that will be used to develop a new safer gambling program in the North East. The North East is infamous for its gambling harm rates. With the UK seeking to […]
