Industry
February 7, 2025
UK Gambling Commission Report Reveals High-Risk Gambling Types
Different gambling activities usually impact individuals differently with some being more likely to result in harm than others. In the UK, the impact of gambling on individuals is measured via the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) which indicates if a certain gambler may be affected by harm. Gambling activities are also assigned to PGSI, which […]
Industry
February 4, 2025
UKGC Unveils Changes to Deposit Limits, Fund Protection Transparency
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has confirmed new changes to deposit limits and player fund protection. The changes align with the 2023 white paper measures seeking to reform British gaming for the digital age. Players Will Have More Control over Their Limits According to the announcement, the new rules will provide players with more freedom […]
Industry
January 31, 2025
UKGC Launches Third Round of White Paper Consultations
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) has launched a new consultation into safer gambling as Britain’s gaming reforms continue. The UK has been working hard to modernize its gambling laws but striking the right balance between fair regulation and player protection has proven a challenging task. The Third Round of Consultations Begins The Gambling Act […]
Legal
January 28, 2025
UKGC: Three People Arrested in Birmingham for Match-Fixing
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced yesterday that three people have been arrested in relation to match-fixing allegations. These included individuals ranging from 23-year-old to 54-year old who are believed to have committed betting offenses. Three People Were Arrested On January 27, the UKGC said that the authorities had arrested three people suspected of […]
Industry
January 22, 2025
UKGC Chief Andrew Rhodes Discusses Evolving Regulatory Challenges
During his guest appearance at ICE 2025 Barcelona, the exhibition bringing together stakeholders from across the worldwide gambling sector, UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) chief executive Andrew Rhodes delivered a comprehensive update on the current progress of gambling regulation in Great Britain and shared his views on the emerging challenges facing international regulators. The UK Market […]
Industry
January 21, 2025
UK Gambling Regulator Focuses on Combatting Illegal Gambling
The UK gambling regulator, the Gambling Commission, recently issued a warning after uncovering licensed gambling software appearing on illegal platforms targeting customers in Great Britain. Illegal Gambling in the Sights of the Gambling Commission On Monday this week, the Commission warned that it has identified content by licensed gambling operators on unlicensed, illegal gambling platforms. […]
Industry
January 17, 2025
UKGC Plans Stricter Enforcement on Suppliers in 2025
According to chief executive officer Andrew Rhodes, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) plans to intensify its crackdown on suppliers working with unregulated operators in 2025. Speaking at the International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA), Rhodes emphasized the Commission’s commitment to utilizing advanced tools such as covert test purchases and other investigative methods to identify companies […]
Industry
January 9, 2025
Regulatory Failures Result in £1M Settlement by Greentube Alderney
Admiral Casino’s operator in the United Kingdom, Greentube Alderney Limited, is facing a tough regulatory sanction by the country’s gambling regulator amid regulatory failures. Greentube Alderney Breaches AML, Social Responsibility Rules On Thursday, the UK gambling regulator, the Gambling Commission, announced that Admiral Casino’s operator will pay £1 million ($1.23 million) after an investigation uncovered […]
Legal
January 7, 2025
Two Former Entain Execs Sue UK Gambling Regulator
Two senior-level executives who used to be part of the management team of Entain’s predecessor recently filed a lawsuit against the gambling regulator in the UK, the Gambling Commission. Proposed Senior-Level Transition Results in Review by the UKGC That is the case of a legal claim filed by the former chair of GVC Holdings, now […]
Industry
December 6, 2024
Betfair Co-Founder Asks UK Government to Protect the Declining Racing Sector
Betfair’s co-founder Andrew Black has expressed concern about the precarious financial position of horse racing in Britain. A horse owner and breeder himself, Black cautiously highlighted the declining betting turnover and predicted that the situation would get worse. The Government Must Shield Racing, Black Says Black expressed his concerns just after the UK Gambling Commission’s […]
