A change at the top of the National Lottery has opened up a wider conversation about who should lead one of Britain’s most prominent gambling brands. Moreover, what kind of industry record should come under the microscope? Allwyn UK recently named former William Hill UK and Ireland boss Phil Walker as its interim chief executive, […]
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The UK’s long-running overhaul of online gambling regulation is entering another significant phase, with financial risk assessments set to become a permanent feature of the country’s safer gambling framework. The measures, developed by the UK Gambling Commission following commitments in the Government’s Gambling Act Review, introduce a two-tier system of financial checks designed to identify […]
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Betfred operator Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited has agreed to pay £900,000 following an investigation by the UK Gambling Commission into shortcomings in its social responsibility controls, adding another high-profile enforcement case to the regulator’s ongoing focus on customer protection. The settlement follows a compliance assessment that found weaknesses in the operator’s ability to identify and respond […]
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The UK government has confirmed a 25% increase in Gambling Commission licence fees, providing the regulator with greater long-term funding as it continues implementing reforms outlined in the 2023 Gambling White Paper. Published by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), the government’s response to its funding consultation concludes a review that ran between […]
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Britain’s bingo industry is on track for another period of regulatory pressure as the Gambling Commission prepares stricter enforcement measures aimed at gaming machines, illegal operators, and compliance standards across the wider land-based sector. The changes arrive while retail gambling businesses continue dealing with rising operational costs and concerns over future gambling tax increases, creating […]
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The possibility of cryptocurrency payments entering the UK’s regulated gambling market is beginning to draw attention from policymakers. Rather than responding to a formal proposal from operators, regulators are exploring the idea as part of a wider conversation about how digital assets may influence the future of online betting. The UK Gambling Commission has begun […]
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As prediction markets and event-based trading platforms expand globally, regulators in the UK are paying close attention to how these models fit within existing gambling laws. Platforms such as Kalshi, Polymarket, and even US fintech apps like Robinhood raise critical questions for the territory. Does trading or betting on political, financial, or sports events fall […]
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The UK Gambling Commission has escalated its criticism of social media platforms, warning that illegal online casinos are using mainstream advertising channels to target British consumers with little resistance. What regulators once treated as a peripheral compliance issue is now being framed as a systemic failure, with Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, squarely […]
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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has initiated a formal review of Evolution Gaming’s operating license, signaling an intensifying regulatory environment for the gaming industry. The investigation centers on allegations that Evolution’s games were accessible in the UK through operators without the required UKGC licenses, raising critical questions about compliance practices. The UKGC’s investigation is part […]
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To combat the alarming increase in gambling addiction, the government of the United Kingdom has announced comprehensive reforms to gaming legislation. The new measures build on previous regulations, such as slowing game speeds and banning autoplay features on slot machines, designed to reduce the intensity of gambling sessions and enhance player control. A key component […]
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