News
News, speeches and announcements from the Gambling Commission.
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Enforcement
Lindar Media Limited faces £690,947 regulatory action
Lindar Media Limited will pay £690,947 after a Commission investigation revealed social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures.
20 September 2023
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Consumers
Financial risk check proposals – open letter to Racing Post readers
In recent months the Racing Post has, on a daily basis, provided readers with imbalanced stories about the ongoing financial risk consultation and frequently failed to seek a right of reply from the Commission.
19 September 2023
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Industry
New gambling Industry Forum
The Gambling Commission has announced the establishment of an Industry Forum.
14 September 2023
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Enforcement
Suspension of licences – In Touch Games Limited
An online gambling business has had its licences to operate in Great Britain suspended.
1 September 2023
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Industry
New remote customer interaction guidance update – August 2023
Remote gambling operators are advised to read this update on the introduction of new remote customer interaction guidance following consultation.
23 August 2023
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Industry
Open letter from Commission CEO on the misuse of gambling statistics
Gambling is an issue that can divide opinion, and this has been especially true during the development of the Government’s White Paper, as various people and groups have sought to influence, to express opinion and to present their arguments.
14 August 2023
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National Lottery
Fourth National Lottery licence competition: legal update (July 2023)
In early September 2022 Camelot and IGT withdrew their respective appeals against the Gambling Commission’s decision to award the Fourth licence to Allwyn.
28 July 2023
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Enforcement
Done Bros (Cash Betting) Limited to pay £3.25m for regulatory failures
Done Bros (Cash Betting) Limited, trading as Betfred, will pay £3.25 million after a Commission investigation revealed social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures.
18 July 2023
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Enforcement
Gambling business Star Racing Limited fined £594,000
Gambling operator Star Racing Limited will pay a £594,000 penalty for anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures.
13 July 2023
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Industry
New hub for operators engaging with third parties
A website hub focusing on operator responsibilities when working with non-licensed entities, including white label partners, has been published on the Commission website.
19 June 2023
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Enforcement
Videoslots Limited to pay £2m for regulatory failures
Videoslots Limited will pay £2 million after social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures were uncovered during a Commission investigation.
15 June 2023
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Speeches
KPMG Gibraltar eSummit - Sarah Gardner speech
This speech was delivered by deputy chief executive Sarah Gardner at the KPMG Gibralter eSummit on 15 June 2023. Please note: This is the speech as drafted and may slightly differ from the delivered version.
15 June 2023
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Industry
Assessment of Online Games Design changes
An assessment of the impact of the Gambling Commission’s online game changes for slots products indicates that it has resulted in reduced play intensity and that it has not resulted in harmful unintended consequences.
8 June 2023
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Industry
Market impact data on gambling behaviour - operator data to March 2023
The Gambling Commission has published further data showing how gambling behaviour is reacting to current environmental factors in Great Britain.
7 June 2023
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Enforcement
£490,000 fine for marketing to vulnerable consumers
PPB Counterparty Services Limited, trading as Paddy Power and Betfair, is to pay £490,000 for sending promotional push notifications to devices linked to customers who had self-excluded.
25 May 2023
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Industry
Evidence gaps and priorities 2023 to 2026
As part of our role as a people focussed and evidence-led regulator, we are constantly studying and delivering ways to improve our data, research and evidence.
23 May 2023
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Enforcement
Skill On Net Limited faces £305,150 regulatory action
Skill On Net Limited will pay £305,150 after a Gambling Commission investigation revealed social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures.
23 May 2023
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Speeches
Lotteries Council Annual Conference - Sarah Gardner keynote
This speech was delivered by deputy chief executive Sarah Gardner at the Lotteries Council Annual Conference on 18 May 2023. Please note: This is the speech as drafted and may slightly differ from the delivered version.
18 May 2023
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Gambling Commission publishes Gambling Act Review advice
The Gambling Commission has today published the advice it has provided to Government as part of the Gambling Review.
27 April 2023
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