UKGC set to roll out phased financial risk assessments
The UK Gambling Commission confirmed on July 7 that it will introduce financial risk assessments to flag high-spending users who display risky gambling behavior.In May...
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Betfred faces £900K fine for social responsibility breaches
The UK Gambling Commission has imposed a £900,000 penalty on Betfred’s operator, Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited, over failures in social responsibility licensing requirements.
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UKGC Executive Director Tim Miller announces departure
The Executive Director of Policy and Research at the UK Gambling Commission, Tim Miller, has announced his departure from the position after 10 years of working with the...
UKGC hits Stakelogic with $161K penalty over slots speed
The UK Gambling Commission has hit Stakelogic with a $161,725 fine after revealing that the gambling software provider had violated responsible product design rules and...
Richard Desmond to pay £40M in UK National Lottery battle
A UK High Court has ordered Richard Desmond and his Northern & Shell company to pay over £40 million after losing its legal battle against the UKGC and Allwyn over the...
Manchester police arrest 2 in illegal gambling raid
In collaboration with Greater Manchester Police, the UKGC revealed that two suspects were arrested on May 28 after a raid connected to illegal gambling operations.Police...
BGC to legally challenge UKGC over affordability checks
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has threatened to launch legal action against the UK Gambling Commission in response to the regulator’s proposal to introduce financial...
UKGC publishes timeline for license condition changes
The UK Gambling Commission has published the timeline for the revisions it plans to make to the Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP) for gambling operators,...
UKGC appoints Sue Young as executive director of operations
The UK Gambling Commission has appointed Sue Young as the new executive director of operations, with Young joining from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), where she held the...