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Gambling News - 'Ukgc'
Legal
October 10, 2025
Media Mogul Richard Desmond Seeks $1.58B in Damages from UKGC
Billionaire media mogul Richard Desmond has called on a court to lean on the side of “generosity” in evaluating a GBP 1.3 billion (approximately $1.58 billion) damages claim against the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC). This is a sum that would likely be covered by taxpayers if he prevails in the legal battle. Richard Desmond […]
Industry
October 8, 2025
UKGC Moves Ahead with Mandatory Deposit Limits to Strengthen Player Protection
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is moving forward with new measures to strengthen consumer protections and help players control their spending. This measure marks another milestone in a broader overhaul of responsible gambling measures. The UKGC noted that these measures are necessary to keep pace with shifting industry dynamics and a rise in gambling harm. […]
Industry
October 6, 2025
UK Gambling Commission Reports 1.4M Struggle with Gambling Problems
According to groundbreaking figures released by the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC), an estimated 1.4 million adults in Britain, comprising more than 2.5% of the country’s adult population, struggle with a gambling problem. UKGC Publishes Concerning Findings on People With Gambling Issues Gambling is deeply ingrained in UK culture, with betting shops being a familiar […]
Industry
October 1, 2025
UKGC Penalizes Betfred Parent Due to RTS Violations
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced that it has penalized Betfred’s parent company, Petfre Limited, over regulatory failures. Among other things, the operator failed to properly inform players of their net position. Betfred’s Operator Breached the RTS In its latest announcement, the UKGC said that it has issued a GBP 240,000 ($324,000) penalty to […]

Industry
September 23, 2025
UK Gambling Commission Sees Increased Legal Costs, Climbing to $19M in 1 Year
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission has increased spending by GBP 14.4 million (approximately $19.4 million) over the last year due to a sharp spike in legal spending, related to several lawsuits. The one with media mogul Richard Desmond is to blame for the bulk of these expenses. Desmond’s Lawsuit Triggers Spike in UKGC Legal Spending […]

Industry
September 19, 2025
UKGC to Close Advisory Board for Safer Gambling
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced the imminent closure of the Advisory Board for Safer Gambling (ABSG). The regulator emphasized that this follows the completion of the board’s original remit. UKGC to Move to New Arrangements For context, the ABSG was created to oversee the National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms and provide constructive criticism. […]

Industry
September 17, 2025
Lottomart Operator to Pay $448K in Fines for Failing to Comply with Regulations
Maple International Ventures, the operator of Lottomart, has agreed to pay GBP360,000 (approximately $448,000) to settle regulatory action, following recent findings by the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission. According to the Commission, the operator had failed to meet anti-money laundering and social responsibility obligations. UK Gambling Commission Found Lapses in Maple International Ventures’ Operations The Commission […]

Industry
September 4, 2025
Tim Miller Weighs in on UK Regulatory Changes at Peers for Gambling Reform Summit
Tim Miller, executive director of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), has given the commission’s perspective on Britain’s evolving regulatory landscape. Speaking at the Peers for Gambling Reform Gambling Summit on September 3, Miller weighed in on the ongoing efforts to reform gambling regulation in the United Kingdom. The UK’s Regulatory Reforms Continue Miller acknowledged that […]
Industry
August 25, 2025
BMJ Concerned about RET Levy as First Invoices Loom
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published more details about the new gambling statutory levy, highlighting the requirements for operators across all verticals. At the same time, BMJ has expressed concerns about the levy. UKGC to Submit the First RET Levy Invoices Soon The statutory levy was one of the measures outlined in the Gambling […]
Industry
August 21, 2025
UKGC Slams ProgressPlay with GBP 1M Fine for Social Responsibility Breaches
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced that it has fined one of its licensees over AML and social responsibility failings. ProgressPlay Limited, the operator in question, will therefore have to pay a fine and undergo a third-party audit. ProgressPlay Finds Itself in Hot Water In its announcement, the UKGC said that it uncovered a variety […]