Tag: UKGC
AML failings lead to £9.4m fine for 888
Betting and gaming operator 888 has been fined £9.4m by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) following failures in the firm’s AML and social responsibility...
BGC: Research and treatments key to the fall in problem gambling...
Research and treatments as well as new restrictions when it comes to VIP schemes saw the UK’s problem gambling rates for 2021 half from...
UKGC underlines the importance of operator vigilance as we emerge from...
As the UK economy enters a new phase of restrictions being lifted, the UKGC has underlined the need for ‘extra vigilance from operators’.
The regulatory...
UKGC updates terms and conditions for UK Operators
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has refreshed its guidance on ‘fair and transparent terms and practices’ used by licensed operators, after it underlined that...
Andrew Rhodes: UK gambling has too many repeat offenders on compliance...
Andrew Rhodes, Interim Chief Executive of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), has warned industry leadership that his department will no longer tolerate “recidivist behaviours towards compliance”...
ICO to review BGO’s database sale
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has confirmed that BGO Entertainment has surrendered its online gambling licence.
On 15 October, the Commission enforced the immediate suspension...
The UKGC commences consultation on licensing and enforcement principles
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has begun a consultation seeking feedback on its licensing, compliance, and enforcement policy procedures.
Open until 9 February, the consultation...
UKGC commences expansion of research methodologies on gambling prevalence
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced that it will be piloting its new research schemes on gambling participation and prevalence.
Commencing during the period...
Sorare backs non-gambling status following UKGC evaluation
Sorare has responded to the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) decision to place its blockchain fantasy football platform under investigation.
Yesterday, the UKGC issued a warning...
UKGC gives public warning on unlicensed Sorare
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has underlined to the public that Blockchain-based fantasy football operator Sorare.com does not carry a UK gambling licence.
Launched in...
