Tag: UK Gambling Commission (UKGC)
UKGC launches consultations on operator penalties and financial reporting
As part of its efforts to introduce more effective regulations, the UK’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) has launched a new set of consultations.
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UKGC: Operators must stay vigilant of AML and terrorist financing red...
The British betting gaming sector faces a dynamic range of risks from money-launderers (ML) and terrorist financiers (TF) almost as multifaceted as the industry...
UKGC launches ‘one stop service’ for bettors to report suspected crimes
UK bettors who suspect criminal activity within the regulated gambling sector have been offered a new portal to inform the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC).
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UKGC gets into finer details of customer funds in second consultation...
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is continuing to call for evidence from gambling industry stakeholders, discussing several key policy areas including payment-related issues.
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UKGC issues Touch Games with a £6.1M fine over AML failings
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued a £6.1 million fine to gambling company Touch Games due to anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures.
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UKGC’s Andrew Rhodes: Crypto and NFT boundaries are becoming ‘increasingly blurred’
During UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) CEO Andrew Rhodes’ speech at the Gambling Regulation Conference, Rhodes highlighted the prevalence of cryptocurrencies and NFTs when it...
GambleAware calls for Lived Experience Council applicants
GambleAware has formed its Lived Experience Council, calling for applicants to join the newly formed body in order to better inform its activities.
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IBAS supports UKGC’s ‘clear guidance’ on terms and practises
The UK Gambling Commission’s (UKGC) update to operators earlier this week on terms and conditions has been welcomed by the Independent Betting Adjudication Service...
Crypto-betting firm Stake.com signs Sergio Aguero as brand ambassador
Cryptocurrency betting firm Stake.com has further expanded its portfolio of sports partners, signing former Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero as a brand ambassador.
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UKGC fines Genesis Global £3.8m for AML and compliance failures
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has served a fine to casino operator Genesis Global, and in doing so issued a warning to the British...
