Industry
January 8, 2026
UK Gambling Commission Annual Report Highlights a Year of Costly Reforms
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC)’s annual report for 2024/25 indicates that the regulator is facing a challenging transitional year as it tries to expand its responsibilities while dealing with rising costs and increasing political scrutiny. The Commission underlined two key events that shaped the year: the transfer of the National Lottery’s fourth license to Allwyn […]
Industry
December 10, 2025
Former Entain Executives Sue UK Gambling Commission over 888 Takeover Saga
The aftermath of the failed attempt by Kenny Alexander and Lee Feldman to return to the top of the gambling industry has taken another twist, as the pair launched a civil suit against the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). The two former Entain executives face serious criminal charges related to past activities in Turkey. They claim […]
Industry
December 3, 2025
UKGC Tightens Control Over Adult Gaming Centers in 2025
According to the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission CEO Andrew Rhodes, who spoke at the Bacta trade body’s Annual Convention in Leeds, the regulator has stepped up its oversight of Adult Gaming Centers (AGCs) throughout this year. In addition, Rhodes talked about the commission’s funds and vowed that the regulator will continue its fight against illegal […]
Casino
November 26, 2025
Victoria Gate Casino Regains License & Reopens
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced that it has reinstated the license of Victoria Gate Casino. The property’s authorization to offer gaming was suspended due to certain anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) concerns. The License Was Suspended Due to Regulatory Shortcomings A few weeks ago, the UKGC announced that it had suspended the […]
Industry
November 24, 2025
UKGC Suspends Deadheat Racing’s License amid Investigation
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced the suspension of one of its licensees’ license amid an investigation due to suspected regulatory violations. The authority cited suspected lax anti-money laundering (AML) measures and violations of Great Britain’s social responsibility requirements as the chief reasons for the decision. UKGC to Investigate Deadheat Racing’s Suitability On November […]
Business
November 21, 2025
Sweepmate Hits the UK Market, Filling the Gap Left by DraftKings
UK sports fans have a new and exciting product to look out for as Sweepmate has just hit the market, blending sweepstakes contests and fantasy sports. The new product seeks to fill a gap left by DraftKings’ departure from Great Britain. Sweepmate Launches in Great Britain As mentioned, Sweepmate seeks to combine the best of […]
Industry
November 20, 2025
UKGC Hits Videoslots with GBP 650,000 Penalty over AML and Player Safety Failures
Videoslots has encountered another regulatory setback as the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) ordered the operator to pay a penalty of GBP 650,000 ($851,000) for several anti-money laundering and social responsibility violations. In addition to the fine, the company also received a formal warning and a requirement for an independent audit, adding further scrutiny to a […]
Industry
November 13, 2025
UKGC Says 49% of 11 to 17-Year-Olds Have Experienced Gambling
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published its latest Young People and Gambling Report. The 2025 edition of the study suggests that a significant portion of minors have engaged in gambling in the past 12 months. The Study Suggests an Increase in Participation Young People and Gambling is an annual study on younger people’s interaction […]
Industry
November 12, 2025
UK Bookmaker Under Investigation After Document Slip-Up
A big UK betting company is now being scrutinized by regulators after a paperwork mistake showed potential connections to unlicensed offshore gambling operations. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is checking if the bookmaker, whose name is not being shared for legal reasons, has done deals that break British gambling rules. Regulator Uncovers Secret Offshore Ties […]
Industry
November 7, 2025
UKGC: Quantifying the Reach of the Black Market Proves Challenging
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published its latest industry report on the pressing issue of illegal online gambling. This is notably the final in a series of four such reports examining the various facets of the iGaming black market. Quantifying a Hidden Activity Proved Difficult Following reports on consumer awareness, engagement, and how to […]
