By Eva Ivanova

Industry

CMS Conference: The Time for Building Momentum and Safer Gambling

April 1, 2021

During the CMS Conference, UKGC executive director Tim Miller said that the past year has been challenging, but now is the moment to build momentum and make gambling safer and fairer. Gambling Must Become Safer and Fairer On March 30, 2021, during the CMS Conference speech, which was virtual for the first time, UKGC executive […]

By Martina-Nikoleta Tsvetkova

Industry

Gambling Commission Aware of Football Index Payout Issues Since 2020

March 19, 2021

Football Index, which went into administration last week, has been under review for almost a year, the UK Gambling Commission revealed. UKGC Was Warned About the Collapse a Year Ago The Gambling Commission of Great Britain was alerted in January 2020 that gambling website Football Index was a ‘dangerous pyramid scheme’. The Guardian revealed that […]

By Julie Moraine

Industry

Football Index Meltdown Piles Pressure on Gambling Commission

March 16, 2021

The Gambling Commission (GC) in the UK is facing serious questions related to the recent collapse of sports betting platform Football Index which went into administration last week. UK Gambling Regulator under Fire Dark clouds are gathering above the UK gambling regulator following the complete meltdown of the famous betting platform which allowed players to […]

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 Mathilde Adam

Legal

UKGC Issues Additional Sanctions to Caesars’ PML Holders

March 3, 2021

The UKGC has announced further sanctions for Caesars Entertainment’s PML holders, as part of its investigation into the operator. On-Going Review into CEUK The UK Gambling Commission addressed today the failings of Caesars Entertainment’s (CEUK) personal management license holders (PML) and announced additional sanctions. The regulator issued a record £13 million regulatory settlement due to […]

By Jerome García

Industry

UK Gambling Activities Decreased in 2020, Says Report by GC

February 25, 2021

In 2020, gambling activities in the UK decreased significantly, according to a new report released by the Gambling Commission. Overall, gambling activities fell by 42% and significant decrease was observed in the retail sector. In contrast, online gambling activities increased by 3%. GC Reveals a New Report on Gambling Activities for 2020 According to a […]

By Mathilde Adam

Industry

UKGC Reports 30.5% Increase in GGY for December 2020

February 23, 2021

The UKGC reported higher overall results for December 2020 but said it will keep an eye on data as the quick growth of GGY could be cause for concern. 5 Million Bettors in December The UK’s Gross Gambling Yield (GGY) increased by 30.5% to £613.6 million in December 2020, the Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced today. […]

By Melanie Porter

Industry

UKGC to Educate Citizens about Gambling Blocking Tools

February 22, 2021

A new awareness campaign spearheaded by the UK Gambling Commission will seek to raise awareness about gambling blocking tools. UKGC to Help General Public Benefit from Gambling Blocking Tools The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) remains committed to bolstering its efforts to protecting consumers, now with a new consumer guidance campaign. Aimed at the general public, […]

By Fiona Simmons

Industry

UKGC Extends Public Consultation by Friday, February 26

February 21, 2021

The public consultation on the prevalence of gambling harm in the United Kingdom has been extended to this Friday when the regulator will collect final feedback from stakeholders and the public. UKGC Determined to Remit Reliable Data Back to Authorities The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) decided to extend its consultation on the prevalence of problem […]

By Luke Thompson

Industry

Affordability Checks Evidence Might Be a Thing after UKGC Consultation

February 18, 2021

With over 13,000 pitching in the UKGC’s public consultation on affordability checks, racing leaders fear that the measure may bleed the industry out of revenue and imperil it financially. UKGC’s Submission Evidence to Upend the Gambling Industry The Gambling Commission held a consultation on affordability checks which closed last week. Their call for evidence resulted […]