Tag Archives: Gambling Commission (UKGC)

Tim Miller, Executive Director of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), has said that the financial services industry is more than capable of helping in the fight against problem gambling. The comments were made during the launch event of the Gambling Harms Action Lab (GHAL), the idea for which was first conceived in 2019 with the Commission’s National Strategy to Reduce …

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Malta’s Gaming Authority (MGA) to better regulate the gambling sector.  Through the agreement, both regulators will exchange information and intelligence to build up better consumer safeguarding measures, curb criminal behaviour, and reduce gambling harm rates. Andrew Rhodes, UKGC CEO, said: “We welcome this agreement as a sign …

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has added two new members to its Advisory Board for Safer Gambling (ABSG).  Dr Virve Marionneau and Dr Spencer Murch are the latest duo to join the UKGC. They were welcomed by Anna van der Gaag, Chair of ABSG, who commented: “They are highly respected academics, both with a strong record of achievement in the …

Czech billionaire Karel Komárek – owner of Allwyn – is looking to cut all existing ties with Russian gas giant Gazprom.  Allwyn took over the reins as the National Lottery Operator in February this year after being officially granted the £6.5bn licence by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) in 2022.  According to The Guardian, Allwyn owner Komárek’s string of enterprises …

The latest data from the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has shown a steady growth in demand for online gambling across users in Great Britain. In the report, a comparison is made between the fourth quarter of the financial year 2023 to 2024 (January to March 2024) and Q4 of 2022 to 2023 – offering a look into the market’s fluctuation …

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has vowed to provide stakeholders with better evidence to ensure better outcomes for consumers and the public engaging with gambling. The need for better evidence and enhanced data collection was outlined by the Commission’s launch of its new corporate strategy for 2024-27 tailored to adopt the recommendations set out in the government’s White Paper High …

Swedish gambling authority Spelinspektionen‘s industry seminar held at the Vasateatern in Stockholm has concluded with a renewed collaboration between Sweden and the UK.  Continuing their partnership which was first instigated in November 2019, Spelinspektionen and the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) will maintain a close partnership for the exchange of information between the authorities.  The renewal was co-signed by UKGC’s Deputy …

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published the results of a standalone telephone study, ‘Gambling participation: activities and mode of access – July 2021’, prompting GamCare to label online gambling a ‘growing issue’ following the pandemic. Conducted in September 2020, December 2020, March 2021 and June 2021 – with data from the final collection also extending to 5 July – …

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has launched a new dedicated section on its website, informing the general public about understanding their rights and protections when participating in gambling. A new ‘Money and Rights’ section has been added to the GamblingCommission.gov.uk website hosted under the ‘Public and Players’ information category. The section offers detailed information on opening accounts, ID verification and …

Gambling Integrity has strengthened its board via the recent addition of highly experienced Clive Hawkswood to its team. Hawkswood’s career has seen him work extensively in the development of industry best practice across a range of regulatory and social responsibility issues. This included regular dialogue with the British Gambling Commission and UK government..  “It is always better to seek out …