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 […]
Industry
August 19, 2025
UKGC Launches Consultations on Proposed LCCP Changes
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has asked the gaming industry to weigh in on its proposed amendments to its Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP) as the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCC Act) looms. Among other things, the UKGC is eyeing the removal of its own list of approved alternative dispute […]
Industry
August 14, 2025
UKGC Publishes Q1 2025-26 Gaming Industry Report
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published data on the performance of the British gaming sector for the period between March 2020 and June 2025 (Q1). The data shows a decrease in sports betting, which was offset by growth across other verticals. UKGC Reports GGY Metrics for Q1 According to the UKGC, the online gross […]
Lottery
August 1, 2025
UK Regulator Tightens Grip on Allwyn over Lottery Upgrade Delays
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) initiated enforcement action against National Lottery operator Allwyn due to the slow implementation of core modernization commitments promised as part of its licence agreement. While upcoming updates indicate that Allwyn remains committed to its obligations, the regulator remains compelled to investigate contractual violations. Upgrades Are Materializing Slower than Expected Allwyn, […]
Industry
July 25, 2025
UKGC Highlights the Importance of GSGB Despite Its Flaws, Vows Improvements
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued a formal response to concerns over the accuracy of its Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB). While the commission acknowledged that there is room for improvement, it defended the survey due to the importance of understanding gambling harm. OSR Said That More Work Is Needed The UKGC responded […]
