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 […]
Industry
December 6, 2024
UKGC Offers Updated Evaluation of the Gambling Act Review
The Gambling Commission (GC), in collaboration with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), has been actively working on assessing the impact of the Gambling Act Review, following the publication of the Government’s White Paper in April 2023. This ambitious effort was born from a need to bring about significant policy changes, with the […]
Industry
December 3, 2024
Labour Candidate Cleared Following Election Bet Investigation
A Labour parliamentary candidate who admitted to making a “stupid error” by betting against his own success in an election has been cleared after an investigation. Lack of “Sufficient Evidence” Kevin Craig, previously suspended as Labour’s candidate for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, faced scrutiny after the Gambling Commission launched an inquiry into his actions. […]
Industry
December 2, 2024
UKGC Updates Operator AML Requirements
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has implemented new anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) requirements for gambling operators. These new requirements, effective 29 November 2024, will enhance industry supervision by clarifying the roles of key personnel and ensuring greater accountability. This change will also complement other regulatory updates to strengthen consumer protections. Key Personnel […]
Legal
November 29, 2024
Report: UKGC Seeking Settlement to Northern & Shell Lawsuit
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is seeking a settlement to a lawsuit by media mogul Richard Desmond’s Northern & Shell PLC, according to a report by The Telegraph. The news outlet added that the matter is said to be further discussed in the weeks to come. Northern & Shell’s Challenge Stands The legal challenge was […]
Industry
November 29, 2024
Tim Miller Addresses BACTA Annual Convention
Tim Miller, executive director of the Gambling Commission, recently spoke at the British Amusement Catering Trade Association (BACTA) Annual Convention. Representing an important sector for British tourism and leisure, BACTA’s members manage family entertainment centers, arcades, and low-stakes gaming venues that are vital to UK pubs, venues, and local economies. Miller began with a personal […]
Industry
November 25, 2024
UK Gambling Commission Under Fire over Failure to Probe Suicide
Recently, we reported that the family of a deceased man who suffered from gambling addiction filed a lawsuit against Flutter Entertainment, the recognizable gaming and entertainment giant. This was the case for the family of Luke Ashton, who took his own life due to a crippling gambling addiction. Relative of a Deceased Gambler Deems UKGC […]
Industry
November 19, 2024
Gambling Commission Continues UK Election Betting Probe
Earlier this year, a massive betting-related scandal erupted in the UK just ahead of the country’s General Election. Labor and Conservative politicians, police officers and other people, suspected of placing bets on the date of the election with insider knowledge, fell into the sights of the gambling regulator, the Gambling Commission. Up to Five Officials […]
Industry
November 7, 2024
Comtrade Gaming Scoops Up Supplier License in the UK
Comtrade Gaming, an independent gaming platform and solutions provider, announced that it has been cleared for launch in the United Kingdom. As a result, Brits will soon get to experience the best games the supplier has to offer. Comtrade Gaming Launches in the UK According to the announcement, the Slovenia-headquartered company has been officially granted […]
Industry
November 7, 2024
UKGC Exec Highlights the Launch of Gambling Harms Action Lab
Tim Miller, the executive director of the UK gambling regulator, the Gambling Commission, recently highlighted the ongoing efforts to combat gambling harm and addiction. In a speech, recognizing the launch of the Gambling Harms Action Lab by Money Mental Health earlier this week, the executive pointed to the extensive efforts that seek to protect the […]