News from UKGC
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has officially announced a series of regulatory updates aimed at making promotional offers within the gambling industry both safer and more transparent for consumers. These changes, which are set to come into force on 19… Continue reading
The UK Gambling Commission has recently fined NetBet Enterprises Limited a total of £650,000 following a regulatory investigation that revealed serious failures in anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility practices. As part of the settlement, NetBet is also required to… Continue reading
The Gambling Commission has moved swiftly to suspend the operating licence of Spribe OÜ in Great Britain, effective immediately from 30 October 2025. The Estonian-based firm, known for providing hosting solutions and casino game development, was deemed non-compliant under the… Continue reading
The Gambling Commission has made notable changes to its website, prioritising transparency and user empowerment through enhanced cookie consent options. UK casino players visiting the site are now greeted with a streamlined experience that separates essential and optional cookies, giving… Continue reading
Andrew Rhodes, Chief Executive of the Gambling Commission, recently addressed industry leaders at the Allwyn Participant Protection Conference with a clear message: the National Lottery is a British institution that must set the benchmark for player safety. His speech underscores… Continue reading
Maple International Ventures Limited, operator of the popular site Lottomart.com, has been fined £360,000 by the UK Gambling Commission following an investigation that revealed significant failings in both social responsibility and anti-money laundering (AML) procedures. The entire settlement will be… Continue reading
ProgressPlay Limited, a well-known online gambling operator managing 134 casino sites in the UK, has been hit with a £1 million fine by the Gambling Commission. This significant penalty follows serious lapses in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and social responsibility measures—issues… Continue reading
ProgressPlay Limited, a major player operating 134 online gambling websites, has been handed a £1 million fine by the UK Gambling Commission following significant failings in anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility practices. This latest enforcement action, which covers breaches… Continue reading
A new study conducted by Professor Patrick Sturgis has cast fresh light on why gambling participation rates and Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) scores can vary so widely in official surveys across Great Britain. For casino players and industry observers,… Continue reading
The Gambling Commission has just published its official response to the OSR review of the Gambling Survey for Great Britain, and this will have implications for anyone who plays at or follows UK-licensed casinos. Released on 24 July 2025, the… Continue reading
