News
News, speeches and announcements from the Gambling Commission.
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Speeches
ICE 2025 World Regulatory Briefing - Andrew Rhodes Speech
This speech was delivered by Chief Executive Andrew Rhodes at the ICE World Regulatory Briefing on Tuesday 21 January 2025. Please note: This is the speech as drafted and may slightly differ from the delivered version.
21 January 2025
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Speeches
IAGA Webinar - Andrew Rhodes speech
This speech was delivered by chief executive Andrew Rhodes at the IAGA webinar, Setting the Gambling Agenda for 2025: a less political year? on 15 January 2025.
16 January 2025
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Enforcement
Greentube Alderney Limited to pay £1m for regulatory failures
Online gambling business Greentube Alderney Limited, trading as Admiral Casino, is to pay £1 million after a Commission investigation revealed social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures.
9 January 2025
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Corporate
Interim Chair of Gambling Commission appointed
Charles Counsell OBE has been appointed as Interim Chair of the Gambling Commission for a nine month term which will commence on 1 February 2025.
18 December 2024
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Speeches
GambleAware Annual Conference - Tim Miller Speech
This speech was delivered by executive director Tim Miller at the GambleAware Annual Conference on 4 December 2024. Please note: This is the speech as drafted and may slightly differ from the delivered version.
4 December 2024
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Speeches
Bacta Annual Convention - Tim Miller speech
This speech was delivered by executive director Tim Miller at the British Amusement Catering Trade Association (BACTA) Annual Convention on 28 November 2024.
28 November 2024
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Corporate
Marcus Boyle to step down as Chair of Gambling Commission
Marcus Boyle has announced his decision to step down as Chair of the Gambling Commission, with his term set to conclude on 31 January 2025.
27 November 2024
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Speeches
CEO Briefing 2024 - Andrew Rhodes speech
This speech was delivered by chief executive Andrew Rhodes at the CEO Briefing on 14 November 2024. Please note: This is the speech as drafted and may slightly differ from the delivered version
15 November 2024
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Enforcement
Five year ban for snooker player
Snooker professional Mark King has been suspended from playing for five years for match-fixing.
15 November 2024
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Consumers
2024 Young People and Gambling Report
The Gambling Commission has published its 2024 Young People and Gambling Report – its annual study into children’s and young people’s exposure to, and involvement in, all types of gambling.
7 November 2024
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Speeches
Gambling Harms Action Lab Launch - Tim Miller speech
This speech was delivered by Executive Director Tim Miller at the Gambling Harms Action Lab launch, hosted by Money and Mental Health on 5 November 2024. Please note: This is the speech as drafted and may slightly differ from the delivered version.
6 November 2024
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Industry
Market impact data on gambling behaviour - operator data to Oct 2024
The Gambling Commission has published further data on the gambling industry in Great Britain.
31 October 2024
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Speeches
IAGR 2024 Conference keynote – Andrew Rhodes speech
This speech was delivered by chief executive Andrew Rhodes at the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) Conference on 21 October 2024. Please note: This is the speech as drafted and may slightly differ from the delivered version.
21 October 2024
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Advisory Board for Safer Gambling (ABSG)
Two new members join the Advisory Board for Safer Gambling
The Gambling Commission has appointed two new members to the Advisory Board for Safer Gambling (ABSG), Dr Virve Marionneau and Dr Spencer Murch.
2 October 2024
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Enforcement
Consumer information notice: Sorare.com prosecution
Football-themed website Sorare.com is due to appear in court next week charged with providing unlicensed gambling facilities to consumers in Britain.
26 September 2024
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Enforcement
Illegal gambling arrest
A man was today arrested on suspicion of providing unlicensed gambling.
20 September 2024
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Speeches
Hospice Lotteries Association Conference 2024 - Sarah Gardner speech
This speech was delivered by deputy chief executive Sarah Gardner at the Hospice Lotteries Association Conference on 12 September 2024. Please note: This is the speech as drafted and may slightly differ from the delivered version.
13 September 2024
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Speeches
GamProtect Launch Event - Tim Miller speech
This speech was delivered by executive director Tim Miller at the GamProtect Launch Event on 11 September 2024. Please note: This is the speech as drafted and may slightly differ from the delivered version.
13 September 2024
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Industry
Market impact data on gambling behaviour - operator data to June 2024
The Gambling Commission has published further data on the gambling industry in Great Britain.
31 July 2024
e-bulletin updates
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