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March 4, 2025
Aspire Global Hit with a $1.8M Penalty in the UK
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced that it has issued a £1.4 million ($1.8 million) penalty to AspireGlobal for social responsibility and AML failures. The money will fund socially responsible causes in the UK, the regulator confirmed. The Operator Will Have to Pay a Huge Penalty The UKGC said that AG Communications Limited, which […]
Legal
February 21, 2025
UK Gambling Commission Faces Legal Challenge over Alleged Inaction
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is facing legal action for allegedly failing to adequately regulate Flutter Entertainment subsidiary Betfair following the tragic death of Luke Ashton, a problem gambler whose case exposed serious regulatory concerns. A 2023 inquiry concluded that Ashton died due to a gambling disorder, and evidence revealed he spent whole days gambling […]
Industry
February 18, 2025
UK Gambling Firms Reportedly Avoid Publicly Disclosing Breaches
The Gambling Commission, the UK gambling regulator, is under fire after the death of one man who was addicted to gambling and took his own life. The tragic case involves Luke Ashton, who passed away from a gambling-related suicide back in April 2021. A coroner’s inquest into the death of the person, who used to […]
Industry
February 14, 2025
Merkur Fined $120K in the UK Due to Social Responsibility Failings
An operator of more than 200 adult gaming centers (AGCs) across the UK recently received a fine from the country’s gambling regulator, the Gambling Commission. Details regarding the monetary sanction appeared from the watchdog itself, which confirmed that Merkur Slots UK Limited received a hefty £95,450 ($120,000) fine due to social responsibility breaches. All Gambling […]
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February 12, 2025
Stake to Exit the UK After Investigation Into Controversial Ad
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced that online gaming giant Stake.com will be leaving the UK market. This follows an investigation into a controversial social media ad. Stake to Exit the UK Stake.com, which champions crypto and online gambling, was recently investigated by the UKGC over a widely viewed video, which featured the brand’s logo. […]
Industry
February 7, 2025
UK Gambling Commission Report Reveals High-Risk Gambling Types
Different gambling activities usually impact individuals differently with some being more likely to result in harm than others. In the UK, the impact of gambling on individuals is measured via the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) which indicates if a certain gambler may be affected by harm. Gambling activities are also assigned to PGSI, which […]
Industry
February 4, 2025
UKGC Unveils Changes to Deposit Limits, Fund Protection Transparency
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has confirmed new changes to deposit limits and player fund protection. The changes align with the 2023 white paper measures seeking to reform British gaming for the digital age. Players Will Have More Control over Their Limits According to the announcement, the new rules will provide players with more freedom […]
Industry
January 31, 2025
UKGC Launches Third Round of White Paper Consultations
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) has launched a new consultation into safer gambling as Britain’s gaming reforms continue. The UK has been working hard to modernize its gambling laws but striking the right balance between fair regulation and player protection has proven a challenging task. The Third Round of Consultations Begins The Gambling Act […]
Legal
January 28, 2025
UKGC: Three People Arrested in Birmingham for Match-Fixing
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced yesterday that three people have been arrested in relation to match-fixing allegations. These included individuals ranging from 23-year-old to 54-year old who are believed to have committed betting offenses. Three People Were Arrested On January 27, the UKGC said that the authorities had arrested three people suspected of […]
Industry
January 22, 2025
UKGC Chief Andrew Rhodes Discusses Evolving Regulatory Challenges
During his guest appearance at ICE 2025 Barcelona, the exhibition bringing together stakeholders from across the worldwide gambling sector, UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) chief executive Andrew Rhodes delivered a comprehensive update on the current progress of gambling regulation in Great Britain and shared his views on the emerging challenges facing international regulators. The UK Market […]
