News

New Money Laundering Regulations now in effect

27 June 2017

HM Government has published the; The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 which come into effect today

Lottoland to pay £150,000 for advertising failings

27 June 2017

An operator who did not make it clear to consumers that they were betting on the outcome of a lottery draw and not actually taking part in a lottery is to pay £150,000 to socially responsible causes

Gambling operators face landmark enforcement action over unfair practices and promotions

23 June 2017

Online gambling businesses are facing enforcement action by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) because of suspected breaches of consumer protection law

Gambling Commission holds regional workshops for two popular arcade hotspots

21 June 2017

The Commission hosted a workshop in Grimsby on 14 June, and a second one in Taunton on 21 June, with over 40 local arcade and family entertainment centre owners attending.

Commission urges operators to review when customer identity checks are made

21 June 2017

Gambling operators are being reminded that if they only request identity documents when a customer withdraws their funds they could be putting their business at risk

Gambling Commission backs National Licensing Week

19 June 2017

The Commission is delighted to be taking part in an event aimed at raising awareness of the importance of licensing and how it helps members of the public.

Joint operation results in reduction of gambling adverts placed on illegal websites

13 June 2017

Through a joint operation run by the City of London Police's Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) and the Gambling Commission, there has been a drop in adverts placed for gambling operators on illegal websites

Gambling Commission welcomes Greene King decision by Court of Appeal

01 June 2017

This case will now be returned to the First-tier Tribunal

Latest industry statistics published

25 May 2017

The latest statistics cover the period between October 2015 and September 2016

David Pemberton appointed Gambling Commission Chief Operating Officer

10 May 2017

The Gambling Commission has today announced the appointment of David Pemberton as Chief Operating Officer