Earlier this year, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced the launch of a consultation seeking to change the way gambling participation and prevalence statistics are collected. Those statistics are used by the UKGC to determine the levels of problem gambling, gambling participation and gambling activity in the country. UKGC to Launch a Pilot Research This […]
The Football Index debacle has left a bitter aftertaste in legislators and consumers who have accused the UK Gambling Commission of inaction in the matter. In a new blog post, the interim commission boss Andrew Rhodes takes to explain his position as seen through the regulator’s prism, arguing that there were no red flags when […]
Blockchain-based fantasy football platform Sorare has been quick to respond to the UK Gambling Commission’s suspicions concerning the former party’s lack of license. Sorare has defended its business, claiming it doesn’t fall under the gambling regulator’s remit. UKGC’s Investigation on Sorare The whole issue stems from the UKGC’s decision to investigate Sorare. According to […]
On October 8, the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission has released a statement, informing the public that blockchain-based fantasy football game Sorare lacks a UK gambling license. The announcement was made in a consumer information notice on the regulator’s official website. The UKGC Targets Sorare The UKGC started the notice by saying that “it has come […]
EU Lotto that operates Lottoland in the UK was fined $1 million (£760,000) by the Gambling Commission (GC). The GC revealed that the fine was the result of breaches of social responsibility and anti-money laundering rules between October 2019 and November 2020. GC Fines Operator over Failures to Meet Regulations The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), […]
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), the regulatory body for gambling in the UK, is under investigation by the Parliamentary All-Party Betting and Gaming Group (APBGG). The APBGG is investigating UKGC’s effectiveness and competence. The Complaint Deadline is Set for October 31, 2021 Licensed operators will be able to file complaints in three categories to the […]
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission remains dedicated to establishing a safe and well-regulated gambling market and will be launching a new consultation about the threshold for financial risk. Operators Are Lax In Client Interaction However, during the Know Now Conference on Social Responsibility for Gambling Operators, the UKGC noted that a number of operators are […]
Marcus Boyle has been appointed as the Chair of the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC), and the Betting and Gaming Council’s (BGC) Chair, Brigid Simmonds, has welcomed this new appointment. Oliver Dowden, the DCMS Culture Secretary, confirmed the new hiring earlier this week. Boyle will be in charge of overseeing the UKGC’s activities. In the […]
The UK Gambling Commission has imposed an $8m (£5.8m) fine on Kittybingo and Regalwins operator Daub Alderney over social responsibility and anti-money laundering incompliance related to its online offering. Daub Alderney to Pay $8.06m Fine Daub Alderney will pay a $8.06m (£5.85m) fine for breaching the UK Gambling Commission’s rules aimed at preventing money laundering and protecting vulnerable customers. Apart from the financial penalty, Daub Alderney, which runs digital brands […]
It’s a well-known fact in the gaming space that the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) expects gaming operators to toe the line at all times and that it doesn’t allow much margin for error. The regulator has repeatedly cracked down on companies that it feels aren’t playing by the rules, issuing fines, suspending licenses, and even […]
