News
News, speeches and announcements from the Gambling Commission.
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Consumers
Latest survey estimates published on young people and gambling
The findings of an annual survey of children and young people’s exposure to and involvement in gambling have been published today by the Gambling Commission.
12 November 2026
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Speeches
CEO Briefing 2026 - Sarah Gardner speech
This speech was delivered by Acting Chief Executive Sarah Gardner at the CEO Briefing on 5 November 2026. Please note: This is the speech as drafted and may slightly differ from the delivered version.
6 November 2026
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Consumers
New survey data to help tackle illegal gambling and protect consumers
Fresh estimates on the extent of consumer engagement with illegal gambling websites have been published today (5 November) by the Gambling Commission as part of its drive to build better evidence and disrupt illegal markets.
5 November 2026
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Enforcement
Three sentenced for General Election betting offences
Three people have been sentenced for offences of cheating relating to bets placed on the date of the 2024 General Election.
23 October 2026
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Enforcement
L & L Europe pays £900,000 for failures including withdrawal delays
An online gambling business is to pay £900,000 for regulatory failures, including unnecessarily delaying consumer withdrawals.
21 October 2026
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Speeches
IAGR 2026 Conference keynote - Sarah Gardner speech
This speech was delivered by Acting Chief Executive Sarah Gardner at the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) Conference on 20 October 2026.
21 October 2026
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Enforcement
Land-based casino operators to pay £5m for regulatory failures
Three nation-wide casino operators are to pay £5 million after a Gambling Commission investigation revealed anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures.
7 October 2026
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Enforcement
Two men sentenced after operating an illegal gambling den
Two men have been given suspended prison sentences for possessing and transferring criminal funds obtained through the running of illegal poker games in Cardiff.
5 October 2026
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Speeches
Allwyn Participant Protection Conference - Sarah Gardner speech
This speech was delivered by Acting Chief Executive Sarah Gardner at the Allwyn Participant Protection Conference on Thursday 1 October 2026. Please note: This is the speech as drafted and may slightly differ from the delivered version.
2 October 2026
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Industry
New machine rules to support consumers and operators to reduce harm
New standards to make gaming machines fairer and safer for consumers are to be introduced.
30 September 2026
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Enforcement
Four arrests and £20,000 seized in illegal gambling raids
The Gambling Commission and Manchester City Council’s Licensing Team supported Greater Manchester Police during raids on four properties this week.
23 September 2026
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Enforcement
Suspension of licence – Targetlocal Ltd
The Gambling Commission has suspended the combined remote operating licence of Targetlocal Ltd which trades as Ken Howell’s Sports Betting and runs kenhowells.com.
21 September 2026
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Industry
Commission releases gambling industry statistics for 2025 to 2026
The Gambling Commission has today published its Industry Statistics annual report for the financial year April 2025 to March 2026.
17 September 2026
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Enforcement
Two more admit General Election betting offences
Today, 10 September, Anthony Lee pleaded guilty to two offences of cheating, contrary to section 42(1)(a) and section 42(1)(b) of the Gambling Act 2005.
10 September 2026
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Corporate
Ruth Evans appointed new Chair of the Gambling Commission
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has today announced the appointment of the new Chair of the Gambling Commission.
7 September 2026
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Enforcement
Suspension of licences – BresBet Ltd and Bet St George Ltd
The Gambling Commission has suspended the operating licence of BresBet Ltd which runs bresbet.com and Bet St George Ltd which operates betstgeorge.com.
28 August 2026
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Enforcement
QuinnBet (Gibraltar) Limited to pay £609,104 for regulatory failures
An online gambling business is to pay £609,104 after a Commission investigation revealed anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures.
20 August 2026
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Enforcement
Holland Park Leisure Limited fined £150,000
An Adult Gaming Centre operator is to pay a £150,000 fine for failing to comply with a self-exclusion requirement designed to reduce gambling harm.
18 August 2026
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Enforcement
Commission supports police action targeting illegal gambling activity
The Gambling Commission has supported South Yorkshire Police in a coordinated operation targeting illegal gambling and suspected organised criminal activity in Sheffield and Doncaster.
10 August 2026
e-bulletin updates
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