News
News, speeches and announcements from the Gambling Commission.
Update on participation and prevalence research consultation
Gambling Commission moves to next phase of project to improve the quality of its adult gambling participation and prevalence statistics.
20 October 2021
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National Lottery
Fourth National Lottery licence competition update: Final applications submitted
The Gambling Commission has received four final applications for the Fourth National Lottery licence competition.
19 October 2021
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Corporate
Information notice: Suspension of licence – BGO Entertainment Limited
The Gambling Commission has suspended the operating licence of BGO Entertainment Limited (operating licence no 039533-R-319369-021) as it carries out a review under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005 (the Act).
15 October 2021
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Enforcement action
Land-based casino faces regulatory action
A casino will pay £450,000 after a Gambling Commission investigation revealed social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures at the business.
13 October 2021
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Corporate
Consumer information notice: Sorare.com
It has come to our attention the football-themed website, Sorare.com, is available to consumers in Great Britain.
8 October 2021
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Industry
An update on the Single Customer View industry challenge
We have been working alongside the ICO to explore the challenges associated with achieving a 'single customer view'.
7 October 2021
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Enforcement action
Regulatory action against EU Lotto
A gambling business must pay a £760,000 fine and undergo extensive independent auditing after a Commission investigation revealed social responsibility and money laundering failures.
23 September 2021
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Corporate
Gambling Commission responds to independent inquiry into BetIndex
The Gambling Commission has announced it will be making changes to the way it regulates innovative digital gambling products.
22 September 2021
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Consumers
Regulatory settlement funds treatment and prevention programme
The Gambling Commission has approved funding for a new regional public health programme to reduce gambling harms in Yorkshire and the Humber.
20 September 2021
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Corporate
Commission wins IAGR Regulatory Excellence Award
We are delighted to announce that the Commission has been awarded the Regulatory Excellence Award as part of the 2021 International Regulatory Awards, run by the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR).
17 September 2021
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Speeches and talks
IAGR Conference 2021
'Regulatory Disruption: The case for international collaboration', Executive Director Tim Miller's speech at the 2021 IAGR Conference.
15 September 2021
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Consumers
July 2021 data shows the impact of COVID-19 on gambling behaviour using operator data
The Gambling Commission has published further data showing how online gambling behaviour is reacting to the easing of lockdown measures in Great Britain.
15 September 2021
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Speeches and talks
Know Now 2021 Conference - Keynote Speech
'New normal, higher expectations' - Executive Director Tim Miller's keynote speech at Know Now's 2021 conference on Social Responsibility for Gambling Operators.
7 September 2021
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Corporate
New Chair of the Gambling Commission appointed
Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, The Rt Hon Oliver Dowden MP, has appointed Marcus Boyle the new Chair of the Gambling Commission.
2 September 2021
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Enforcement action
Regulatory action against Daub Alderney
Gambling operators are being warned that they will face the full consequences of regulatory failures even if breaches occurred prior to ownership.
1 September 2021
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Consumers
June 2021 data shows the impact of COVID-19 on gambling behaviour using operator data
The Gambling Commission has published further data showing how online gambling behaviour is reacting to the easing of lockdown measures in Great Britain.
10 August 2021
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Consumers
Gambling Commission publishes new research which explores the gambling journeys and behaviours of young people
The Gambling Commission has published new research which explores the gambling journeys and behaviours of young people and adults aged 16 to 30.
5 August 2021
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National Lottery
Operational note: Phase Two timetable
The Gambling Commission has extended the timeline for Phase Two of the Fourth National Lottery licence competition, following representations from applicants and experience from Phase One.
4 August 2021
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National Lottery
Fourth National Lottery licence competition timetable update
The Gambling Commission has extended the timeline for Phase Two of the Fourth National Lottery licence competition, following representations from applicants and experience from Phase One.
4 August 2021
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Industry
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
e-bulletin updates
Our newsletter, e-bulletin is sent fortnightly and contains news, updates and latest advice from the Gambling Commission and DCMS.