UKGC to launch enforcement action against illegal lotteries
The UK Gambling Commission’s director of policy, Ian Angus, has revealed plans to further strengthen controls on illegal lotteries to protect consumers and the regulated...
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UKGC postpones financial risk assessments decision
After a board meeting on May 21, the UK Gambling Commission announced that it will be postponing the final decision on the implementation of affordability checks in the form...
Andrew Rhodes officially steps down from UKGC CEO role
On April 30, 2026, Andrew Rhodes officially stepped down from his role as Chief Executive Officer of the UK Gambling Commission after five years as head of the regulator.
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UK High Court dismisses £1.3B Allwyn National License case
The UK High Court has rejected Richard Desmond’s claims against the Gambling Commission’s decision to grant the fourth National License to Allwyn.Desmond’s The New...
UKGC schedules gambling policy review deadlines in April
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has set a deadline for closing its consultation on the Destination of Regulatory Settlements on April 2, 2026, as well as noted progress in...
UKGC to open discussions on licensed crypto payments
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has opened discussions on potentially regulating cryptocurrency payments for licensed gambling operators.On February 26, 2026, UKGC’s...
UK Gambling Commission sued by ex-Entain executives
Former senior members of Entain, Kenny Alexander and Lee Feldman, have sued the Gambling Commission over claims of mishandled private information during 888 Holdings’...
Deadheat’s licenses suspended by Gambling Commission
The Gambling Commission of Great Britain has suspended, effective immediately, Deadheat Racing’s both remote and non-remote licenses in connection with social responsibility...
UKGC’s new regulation on safer gambling now live
Starting today, UKGC brings financial vulnerability checks on the gaming board to ensure safer gambling.The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is an executive,...