By Luke Thompson

Industry

UK Gambling Commission Boss Neil McArthur Steps Down

March 16, 2021

The president of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is stepping down, leaving the UK’s gambling regulator without a CEO at a time when the government is overhauling the industry’s laws. Neil McArthur resigned on Monday with immediate effect, and a process for an interim CEO is underway. UKGC CEO Neil McArthur Resigns The UK Gambling […]

By Fiona Simmons

Industry

UK Gambling Operators Criticized for Overstating Black Market Threat

January 18, 2021

The UK regulatory body said a recent report from PwC exaggerated the size of the unlicensed gambling market in a bid to soften the upcoming changes in the gambling law. Gambling Operators in an Attempt to Prevent Tighter Regulations The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has criticised some gambling companies for preparing a “dodgy” report about […]

By Mike Johnson

Legal

UKGC Considers £100 Loss Limits, Calls on Stakeholders for Evidence

November 5, 2020

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has asked for evidence from stakeholders whether a proposed £100 loss limit is justifiable. A Proposed £100 Loss Limit Sends Scares in the UK Market The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is flirting with a new idea that has sent chills down the spines of gambling firms. Will a potentially industry-ending […]

By Fiona Simmons

Industry

GC: Collaboration with Financial Sector to Reduce Gambling Harm

October 13, 2020

Neil McArthur, CEO of the UK Gambling Commission, requested the financial sector to do more to support the Commission’s efforts towards a safer gambling environment. The commission’s chief executive outlined the role the sector has in creating a “single customer view”, to facilitate detecting of problem gambling. Gambling Blocking Software the First Step Speaking at […]