News
News, speeches and announcements from the Gambling Commission.
New Gambling Commission licensing services
The Commission has launched a new service, Apply for a Personal Licence, that brings together all applications for personal licences (PML and PFL) and Annex A approvals.
26 July 2021
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Consumers
May 2021 data shows the impact of Covid-19 on gambling behaviour using operator data
The Gambling Commission has published further data showing how the evolving Covid-19 lockdown measures have impacted online gambling behaviour in Great Britain.
15 July 2021
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Enforcement action
Information notice: Suspension of licence – Martin Henry Bailey
The Gambling Commission has suspended the operating licence of Martin Henry Bailey (operating licence no 000841-N-102895-012) as it carries out a review under s116 of the Gambling Act 2005 (“the Act”).
7 July 2021
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Enforcement action
Information notice - Suspension of licence – PlayerFT Limited
The Gambling Commission has instigated a review under s116 of the Gambling Act 2005 (“the Act”) into PlayerFT Limited (t/a Fiveyards) (operating licence no 056717-R-332721-001).
2 July 2021
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Consumers
Football Index update – 29 June 2021
Due to the understandable and ongoing interest from consumers around BetIndex and its Football Index platform, we are publishing this further update which will be of interest to the company’s customers.
29 June 2021
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Corporate
Consultation response on the funding of gambling regulation
Gambling Commission welcomes publication of consultation response on the funding of gambling regulation
14 June 2021
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Corporate
Gambling Commission appoints Andrew Rhodes as Interim Chief Executive
The Gambling Commission has announced the appointment of Andrew Rhodes as its new Interim Chief Executive.
10 June 2021
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Industry
Impact of Covid-19 on gambling behaviour - operator data from April 21
The Gambling Commission has published further data showing how the evolving Covid-19 lockdown measures have impacted online gambling behaviour in Great Britain.
3 June 2021
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Latest
Update on Remote Customer Interaction Consultation
Earlier this year, we asked stakeholders about the steps remote operators should be required to take to identify and protect customers at risk of harm. This formed part of a long-running programme of work to make online gambling fairer and safer.
25 May 2021
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Speeches and talks
Shard Financial Vulnerability Summit 2021: Reducing risks, tackling harms
'Reducing risks, tackling harms' - Shard Financial Vulnerability Summit 2021 speech by Acting Joint Chief Executive Sarah Gardner
20 May 2021
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Enforcement action
Information notice: Suspension of licence – Lottery England Limited
The Gambling Commission has instigated a review under s116 of the Gambling Act 2005 (“the Act”) into Lottery England Limited (operating licence no 039308-N-319790-005).
14 May 2021
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Consumers
Data shows the impact of Covid-19 on gambling behaviour using operator data from March 2021 and consumer research data from January to March 2021
The Gambling Commission has published further data showing how the evolving Covid-19 lockdown measures have impacted online gambling behaviour in Great Britain.
4 May 2021
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Enforcement action
Interim suspension of operating licence – Nektan (Gibraltar) Limited
The Gambling Commission has decided to suspend the operating licence of Nektan (Gibraltar) Limited – Operating Licence Number 000-039107-R-319400-015 - pursuant to section 118(2) of the Gambling Act 2005 (the Act).
29 April 2021
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Latest
Gambling Commission launches three-year Corporate Strategy and annual Business Plan
The Gambling Commission has unveiled its new three-year Corporate Strategy which sets out the Commission’s focus as it continues to protect the public and players from harm.
1 April 2021
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Enforcement action
Land-based casinos face regulatory action
FIVE casinos have faced enforcement action following Gambling Commission assessments of their businesses.
30 March 2021
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Speeches and talks
CMS Conference speech: The moment for momentum
The moment for momentum' - CMS Conference speech by Executive Director Tim Miller on 30 March 2021.
30 March 2021
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Consumers
Data shows the impact of Covid-19 on gambling behaviour in January and February 2021
The Gambling Commission has published further data showing how the further tightening of Covid-19 lockdown measures has impacted online gambling behaviour in Great Britain.
26 March 2021
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Enforcement action
Regulatory action against Casumo
Casumo will pay a £6m fine and undergo extensive auditing after a Gambling Commission assessment revealed social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures.
25 March 2021
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Latest
BetIndex - update
Due to the number of consumers interested in our investigation into BetIndex we have taken the decision to publish some further information about the background to our regulatory action.
19 March 2021
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Enforcement action
Regulatory action against In Touch Games
A gambling business is required to undergo extensive auditing after a Gambling Commission assessment revealed social responsibility, money laundering and marketing failures.
17 March 2021
e-bulletin updates
Our newsletter, e-bulletin is sent fortnightly and contains news, updates and latest advice from the Gambling Commission and DCMS.