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Government review identifies ‘lessons to be learned’ regarding Football Index

SBC News Government review identifies ‘lessons to be learned’ regarding Football Index

The UK government has revealed the findings and conclusions of its investigation into the collapse of player exchange platform Football Index, making recommendations to the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). First launched in April following the decline of Football Index after a number of users abandoned the site, leading to BetIndex entering administration, the Independent Review was led by Malcolm Sheehan …

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UKGC alters digital oversight following Football Index investigation

SBC News UKGC alters digital oversight following Football Index investigation

In response to an investigation into the collapse of BetIndex, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced that it will make changes to its regulatory oversight of digital gambling products. The Independent Review highlighted a number of areas for improvement from both the UKGC and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). In response to the review’s recommendations, the UKGC has introduced …

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