BetVictor, the trade name of BV Gaming, has become the latest operator in the British gambling market to come under scrutiny and subsequent penalty by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). BV Gaming also owns Parimatch.com and Heart Bingo. The regulator has issued a £2 million ($2.68 million) penalty on BV Gaming in what the watchdog […]
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has provided an update on the revenue status of online gambling in the country. This latest data includes corrections to information previously published and covers the third fiscal quarter. That corresponds to the last quarter of 2021, in which online gross gaming yield (GGY) saw a financial drop despite an […]
In order to ensure the British bettors’ safety, the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission has updated its guidance on fair and transparent terms and practices for gambling operators. This update comes in the wake of malpractices by some of the commission’s licensees. The UKGC Asked Operators to Maintain Transparency The authority has noted that some of […]
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has denied rumors first announced by The Daily Telegraph that the regulator may have made up its mind who the next National Lottery concessionaire should be. Is Camelot Likely to Win the Bid? The media suggested that Camelot Group, the current operator, remains in the lead, but these rumors have been swiftly refuted […]
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has led an investigation that saw the disruption of several illegal Facebook lotteries. With the help of law enforcement through the Government Agency Intelligence Network (GAIN) and a Facebook representative, the investigation focused on the illegal operations, which posed numerous risks to both consumers and vulnerable players. These developments come […]
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued a $5 million (£3.8 million) fine to Genesis Global after it uncovered breaches in both social responsibility and money laundering. The commission also warned the gambling industry that it will use all necessary tools to make sure that customer safety is kept at the highest level. This comes […]
The long-anticipated report by the all-party parliamentary group (APPG) on betting and gaming, a self-styled “go-between” the industry and policymakers, has presented some controversial findings. The document, which The Guardian saw as a draft, argues that the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has been too harsh on the industry. APPG Finds UKGC Has Been Too Harsh […]
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued updates today, citing the names of two gaming companies that have breached social responsibility protocols. The two casinos will now have to pay a collective fine of roughly $1.80 million. The businesses named in the ruling include Rank Digital Gaming and Annexio. Social Responsibility, Self-Exclusion, and Terrorist Funding […]
Last November, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has asked for feedback from industry stakeholders regarding a review of its Statement of Principles. On Tuesday, the UKGC issued a reminder on the upcoming deadline for the consultation. The UKCG Seeking Guidance on Several Matters The Gambling Commission is looking for guidance and opinions on several different […]
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced on Thursday that it took regulatory action against Buzz Group Ltd operating as Buzz Bingo. UK Gambling Regulator Slams Buzz Bingo with a $1M Fine Citing an investigation, the regulator claimed that the operator breached money laundering, as well as social responsibility rules. Thus, it imposed a £780,000 ($1,038,820) […]
