Tag: UK Gambling
UKGC adds another layer to betting KYC and payments journey
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has updated requirements around customer deposits which will substantially change the payments dynamic for bettors.British betting firms will have...
Smarkets hit with £630,000 sanction over AML failings
Smarkets has been hit with a £630,000 sanction after an investigation by the UK Gambling Commission revealed a series of anti-money laundering and social...
Digital verification checks welcomed by gambling industry
In research carried out by 1account, findings show that respondents are accepting the possibility of digital ID verification to help protect bettors with multiple...
Chris Philp: A collaborative approach is key as affordability will come...
Speaking at the latest GambleAware conference, Minister for Tech and the Digital Economy Chris Philp used his speech to underline the importance of a...
Ben Haden underlines the importance of wider perspectives on improving gambling...
When the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced a pilot scheme to test new research methodologies, it underlined that exploring how data is collected on...
GAMSTOP recruits Simon Reynolds as Non-Executive Director
GAMSTOP has confirmed the appointment of Simon Reynolds as a new Non-Executive Director supporting the development of UK gambling’s national online self-exclusion scheme.An expert...
GamCare confirms pilot of PayPlan debt advice referrals
GamCare has deepened its work on protecting UK gamblers from the risks of consuming gambling-related debts, confirming it will trail referrals with PayPlan.The harm...
Report: VIP Schemes likely to be a key target in overhaul...
Government Ministers are reportedly aiming to eradicate Sports betting operators’ VIP schemes according to the Daily Mail, as a new outcome of the overhaul...
UKGC commences public consultation on identification of vulnerable players
As the sector continues to navigate the pandemic and elevate social responsibility, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has detailed its latest public consultation as...
IDnow reveals significant growth in engagement from UK gambling sector
IDnow has revealed a growth in engagement for its AI and video identity software from the UK’s gambling and gaming sector. Following its suspension in...