Tag Archives: UK Gambling Commission (UKGC)

Vivaro charged £337k in UKGC’s first regulatory action of the new year

Sarah Garnder: UKGC consultation conclusions due this summer

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is not letting up in its campaign against non-compliant gaming operators, handing out a £337,631 regulatory settlement to Vivaro Ltd. Prevention of money laundering and failures on safer gambling were once again the main reasons for the UKGC’s regulatory enforcement action against the VBet operator, with shortcomings identified across a number of areas. The Commission …

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Sarah Gardner: UKGC ‘cannot accept’ black market argument against regulation

Sarah Garnder: UKGC consultation conclusions due this summer

A recurrent argument against perceived overly-strict regulations in the UK over the past two years has been the threat of black market risks. Whilst acknowledging the existence of such sites, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has some issues with this line of thought.  Sarah Gardner, the Commission’s Deputy Chief Executive, addressed industry stakeholders at the Danish Gambling Authority’s (DGA) recent …

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The true VIP customer – Mindway AI’s Paula Murphy discusses the AI seatbelt

The true VIP customer - Mindway AI’s Paula Murphy discusses the AI seatbelt

One of the most striking developments over the past year in betting and gaming has been the adoption of a no-nonsense approach to the sector by regulators.  This has been particularly prevalent in the UK, where the Gambling Commission (UKGC) has been targeting operators that have fallen short on their player protection and responsible gambling requirements. Finding true value Observing …

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National Lottery legal battle renewed as IGT takes up the cause

National Lottery legal battle renewed as IGT takes up the cause

International Game Technology (IGT) has initiated legal action against the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), reviving the dispute over the National Lottery’s next 10-year contract. According to The Times, the Italian company, the technology partner of outgoing National Lottery steward Camelot, is appealing under European human rights laws, claiming that it has lost  ‘marketable goodwill’ to the transition as operator of …

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EGBA: 2022 sees ‘significant rebound’ in European land-based sector

EGBA: 2021 sees ‘significant rebound’ in European land-based sector

The European gambling sector has stabilised in 2022, according to the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) and H2 Gambling Capital. Publishing the “European Online Gambling – Key Figures 2022” report, the duo revealed that cross-continental GGR rose by 23% to €108.5bn (2021: €101.2bn), whilst rising by 8% on 2019 pre-pandemic levels, servicing a customer base of 28.9 million. This …

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UKGC attendance underlines player protection importance at ICE 2023

UKGC attendance underlines player protection importance at ICE 2023

There will be an enhanced focus on player protection at next year’s ICE London event, with a host of responsible gambling stakeholders set to join the exhibit. The event at the ExCel London will include 20 stands at the Consumer Protection Zone (CPZ), up from 14 last year, including the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC).  With the Gambling Act review still …

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UKGC penalty against Rank Group’s Daub Alderney upheld

UKGC penalty against Rank Group’s Daub Alderney upheld

Online casino operator Daub Alderney’s appeal against a UK Gambling Commission financial penalty imposed last year has been rejected.  The Rank Group brand, which operates the kittybingo.com, luckypantsbingo.com, luckyvip.com, magicalvegas.com, regalwins.com and spinandwin.com sites, was charged £5.85m in September 2021 for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures. Daub Alderney appealed the penalty to the First-Tier Tribunal, arguing that it was …

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Gambling Commission apologises for World Cup tweet ‘oversight’

SBC News Gambling Commission apologises for World Cup tweet ‘oversight’

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has apologised for posting a tweet last week which was criticised by some as inappropriate. Ahead of England’s World Cup game against France, the Commission published a tweet promoting its online register, encouraging customers to check before placing a bet whether the site they are using is a licensed, legal company.  The tweet included a …

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TMT Analysis: Player protection no laughing matter as 2022 penalties hit £105m

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The past 12 months have seen a raft of financial penalties against betting firms in the UK alone – but this is just one element of a global phenomenon, with total charges reaching £105m so far this year. In the British market, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) issued a total of £44.6m in monetary charges, excluding figures from a recent …

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Aspire Global hit with £237k penalty in latest UKGC enforcement action

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As the year draws to a close, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has handed out another regulatory penalty, targeting Aspire Global. The £237,600 charge has been issued to AG Communications, which trades as Aspire Global, along with an official warning and additional licence conditions, for failing to operate to the Commission’s anti-money laundering standards. In the regulator’s assessment, Aspire Global …

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