Tag Archives: Andrew Rhodes

Andrew Rhodes has shed light on the imminent future of British gambling and how the  UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is ready to implement the changes of the White Paper following its final consultation phase. The headline speaker of Day-1 of The CasinoBeats Summit in Malta, Rhodes was interviewed by Licensing Expert David Clifton as he reflected on his tenure to …

Sarah Gardner, Deputy Chief Executive of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), projects that the UK gambling sector will learn the results of some planned consultations soon enough. One of the main conclusions the sector was able to glean from the Gambling Act review White Paper was that there really aren’t many conclusions. Although suggesting numerous proposals, the need for further proposals …

The record + £19m fine imposed on William Hill reveals why UK gambling Plcs have found it hard to accommodate new rules on Social Responsibility and Customer Interaction… A reality previously foretold by David Clifton.      The regulatory settlements pursuant to which William Hill are obliged to pay a record total of £19.2 million for social responsibility and anti-money …

Michael Dugher has reiterated his view that a statutory levy for research, education and treatment (RET) funding is ‘unnecessary’, but that he is ‘relaxed’ about the prospect. In a recent appearance on the Nick Luck Daily podcast, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) Chief Executive stated that the trade association is prepared to extend its 1% RET commitment across the …

Ahead of the government publishing definitive industry reforms, Regulus Partners points to mounting criticism of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) that has failed to explain its tougher regulatory approach… With a White Paper on legislative reform allegedly in the offing, now would seem to be an inopportune time for the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) to slip into crisis. In recent …

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has been cooperating with the government on the Gambling Act review White Paper, but cannot pre-empt what the White Paper will entail.  These were the words of UKGC CEO Andrew Rhodes, speaking to Racing TV via video link, where he was quizzed about the potential outcomes of the review and the dynamics on affordability checks. …

Andrew Rhodes, Chief Executive of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), has stated that the regulator is ready to govern ‘a settled market’ that has adjusted to three years of COVID disruptions.  Rhodes delivered a keynote address at the ICE London 2023 expo on the “latest research shaping regulatory decisions in UK gambling”. Leading the Commission’s development, Rhodes underlined that his …

The Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner (GGC) has taken regulatory lead on the compliance failures disclosed yesterday by the board of 888 Holdings Plc. AML and KYC failings were notified to the GGC, the regulator in which 888 holds its operating licence and resides its headquarters.    Issuing a statement, the Gibraltar Commissioner said it would be “reviewing and discussing the outcome of …

The First Tier Tribunal Decision in the case of ‘Daub Alderney Limited v The Gambling Commission’ was reported on the Commission’s website on 13 December 2022. This arose from an appeal against a decision relating to the quantum of a financial penalty for regulatory compliance breaches imposed by a Panel of Gambling Commissioners. The dismissal of the appeal by Tribunal …

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued its third financial enforcement action of 2023 against Touch Games, charging the firm £6.1m. An igamng operator, In Touch Games, like most firms that find themselves in the UKGC’s regulatory spotlight, was penalised for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failings.  This marks the third time the firm has been the subject of regulatory …