News
News, speeches and announcements from the Gambling Commission.
Online gambling businesses face £675,000 regulatory action
Two gambling businesses will pay a total of £675,000 in regulatory settlements after Gambling Commission investigations revealed social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures.
17 May 2022
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Industry
Impact of COVID-19 on gambling behaviour - operator data to March 2022
The Gambling Commission has published further data showing how gambling behaviour is reacting to the easing of lockdown measures and current environmental factors in Great Britain.
18 May 2022
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Enforcement
Information notice: Suspension of licence – Goldchip Limited
The Gambling Commission has suspended the operating licence of Goldchip Limited (operating licence no 002823-R-103864-012) as it carries out a review under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005 (the Act).
17 May 2022
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Speeches
Andrew Rhodes speaks at Bingo Association AGM
CEO of the Gambling Commission, Andrew Rhodes addressed the annual Bingo Association Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday 11 May.
13 May 2022
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Industry
Gambling Commission sets new rules on action for at risk customers
NEW rules ensuring online gambling businesses do more to identify and take action to protect consumers at risk of harm have been introduced by the Gambling Commission.
14 April 2022
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Speeches
Sarah Gardner International Legislators’ Agenda speech
Deputy chief executive Sarah Gardner's speech, delivered at the 2022 ICE World Regulatory Briefing.
12 April 2022
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Speeches
Andrew Rhodes speech to ICE World Regulatory Briefing
Chief executive Andrew Rhodes' speech, delivered at the 2022 ICE World Regulatory Briefing.
11 April 2022
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National Lottery
Fourth National Lottery licence competition: statement on legal action
On 15 March, the Gambling Commission announced Allwyn Entertainment UK (“Allwyn”) as Preferred Applicant for the fourth National Lottery licence.
1 April 2022
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Enforcement
National Lottery operator to pay £3.15m fine
The Gambling Commission has imposed a financial penalty on Camelot UK Limited for failures linked to its mobile app.
22 March 2022
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National Lottery
Allwyn named Preferred Applicant for fourth National Lottery licence
The Gambling Commission has today (15 March 2022) named Allwyn Entertainment Ltd (“Allwyn”) as Preferred Applicant for the fourth National Lottery licence.
15 March 2022
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Enforcement
£1.17m fine for marketing to vulnerable consumers
Online gambling business Bonne Terre Limited, trading as Sky Betting and Gaming, is to pay a £1.17m fine for sending promotional emails to customers who had self-excluded or opted out of receiving marketing.
9 March 2022
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Enforcement
£9.4m fine for online operator 888
An online gambling business will pay a £9.4m fine after a Gambling Commission investigation revealed social responsibility and money laundering failings.
1 March 2022
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Enforcement
Online gambling business faces £2m regulatory action
BV Gaming Limited, trading as BetVictor, will pay a total of £2m after a Gambling Commission investigation revealed fairness, social responsibility, and money laundering failures.
24 February 2022
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Industry
Impact of COVID-19 on gambling behaviour - operator data to Dec 2021
The Gambling Commission has published further data showing how gambling behaviour is reacting to the easing of lockdown measures in Great Britain.
17 February 2022
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Industry
Gambling Commission updates guidance on fair terms and practices
The Gambling Commission has updated its guidance for all operators on fair and transparent terms and practices.
16 February 2022
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National Lottery
Fourth National Lottery licence competition: response to media article
In response to an inaccurate article published on the Daily Telegraph website and in today's newspaper (10 February 2022)the Gambling Commission said:
10 February 2022
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Industry
Infringing Website List (IWL) for gambling operators
Gambling operators are reminded that they have a responsibility to ensure that their digital adverts, and those of their third-party marketing affiliates, are not placed on websites providing unauthorised access to copyrighted content.
7 February 2022
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Enforcement
Partnership work successfully shuts down illegal Facebook lotteries
An investigation led by the Gambling Commission has seen the disruption of illegal lotteries operating on social media platform, Facebook.
2 February 2022
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Enforcement
Licence suspension and £3.8m fine for Genesis Global Limited
Britain’s gambling industry is being warned that the Commission ‘will use all tools at its disposal to ensure consumer safety’ following enforcement action involving suspending an online casino from operating and then fining it £3.8m.
27 January 2022
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Corporate
Consumer information notice: Free draws and prize competitions
The Commission has received a number of enquiries regarding ‘win a house’ or ‘win a cash prize’ competitions.
26 January 2022
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