Upcoming affordability checks for gaming operators in the UK are likely to hit the industry, especially the owner of Paddy Power, Flutter Entertainment, if the proposed limit of £100 per month is approved. Having started a consultation period with all stakeholders and other interested parties in December last year, the Gambling Commission closed the period […]
Following almost two months, the UK Gambling Commission has completed its consultation on gambling data. The regulator will now assess the findings. UKGC Finalizes Public Consultation for Gambling Data The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is wrapping up a consultation seeking evidence to see what changes the regulator should introduce to better gauge gambling participation in […]
Aspers’ Stratford City Casino will pay a £652,500 fine and will give up a £78,233 profit due to its regulatory failures. Aspers Failed to Enquire Customers Over Large Sums of Money The UK Gambling Commission has imposed a £652,500 ($890,000) sanction to Aspers’ Stratford City Casino after an investigation found breaches of anti-money laundering (AML) […]
The Gambling Commission (GC) in the UK is looking to expand on the role of people who have personally experienced gambling harm and announced today the establishment of a permanent Lived Experience Advisory Panel. “We are pleased that the Gambling Commission has recognised the importance of listening to people who have been harmed by gambling […]
On February 2, the UKGC announced new rules on online slots to strengthen player protection. Auto-play, fast spins, and reverse withdrawals will be permanently banned. Permanent Ban on Misleading Slot Features Following a consultation launched last summer, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced today the introduction of “a package of strict measures” on online slot […]
Entertainment guru Charles Garland will bring his expertise in order to help the National Lottery return its sense of excitement and win the 8.5 million lost players. The National Lottery Needs a Digital-First Operator to Bring Back its Players Charles Garland has joined Sazka Group’s advisory board in order to provide support to Sir Keith […]
The gambling regulator in the UK launched a new survey on how gambling companies interact with their customers. With the help of the survey, the UKGC aims at finding the right balance between customer protection, freedom and privacy. UK Gambling Regulator Launches a New Survey The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced that it launched […]
British annual remote license fees may increase by 55% in an effort to provide the Gambling Commission with funding to regulate the rapidly expanding industry and tackle the rising unlicensed market. The Commission Would Need £2.5M to Tackle All Challenges by 2023/2024 The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has launched an open […]
A proposal for affordability checks may put off millions of punters away from betting on horse racing, a written submission from the Horseracing Bettors Forum (HBF) is set to warn the Gambling Commission (GC) in the UK this week. Statement Ready to Be Submitted The HBF, which represents the interest of bettors on British racing […]
UKGC’s proposed amendment of Great Britain’s Gambling Law faces controversy, as it would be a “significant invasion of personal freedom,” critics say. “Invasion of Personal Freedom” The focus of the British lawmakers to reform Great Britain’s gaming laws faces controversy in the country, opened to debate by an anonymous letter recently sent to the British […]
