News
News, speeches and announcements from the Gambling Commission.
Entain to pay £17 million for regulatory failures
A gambling business is to pay £17 million for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures at its online and land-based businesses.
17 August 2022
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Enforcement
Smarkets handed six-figure fine by Gambling Commission
An online gambling operator will pay a financial penalty of £630,000 after an investigation by the Gambling Commission revealed a series of anti-money laundering and social responsibility failings.
11 August 2022
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Industry
Market impact data on gambling behaviour - operator data to June 2022
The Gambling Commission has published further data showing how gambling behaviour is reacting to current environmental factors in Great Britain.
4 August 2022
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Enforcement
Online operator LeoVegas fined £1.32 million
Gambling operator LeoVegas will pay a £1.32 million penalty for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures.
3 August 2022
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Industry
Advice for licensees on improving complaints handling
The Gambling Commission has published tips on how to handle complaints, to remind licensees of existing rules and guidance. This follows a review of complaints policies that found a number of areas for improvements.
21 July 2022
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National Lottery
Legal update on right to appeal on the fourth National Lottery licence
On 29 June, the High Court lifted an automatic suspension that prevented the Gambling Commission from formally awarding the fourth National Lottery licence to Allwyn Entertainment UK (Allwyn).
14 July 2022
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Enforcement
Suspension of licence – bet-at-home.com Internet Limited
The Gambling Commission has suspended the operating licence of bet-at-home.com Internet Limited (operating licence no 039091-R-319322-006) as it carries out a review under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005 (the Act).
7 July 2022
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Speeches
Tim Miller speech at CMS Conference
Gambling Commission Executive Director Tim Miller spoke at the CMS Conference on Wednesday 6 July 2022.
6 July 2022
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National Lottery
Fourth National Lottery licence competition: legal update
On 15 March, the Gambling Commission announced Allwyn Entertainment UK (“Allwyn”) as Preferred Applicant for the fourth National Lottery licence.
29 June 2022
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Updates and Notices
Changes to the way Licensing works
To keep up with increasing demand and to make best use of resources, Licensing is making changes to the way it operates.
27 June 2022
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Industry
New guidance published ahead of rule changes to protect consumers
New consumer protection guidance, which gambling businesses are required to take account of, will help them comply with new rules coming into effect in September.
20 June 2022
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Speeches
Andrew Rhodes speaks at Westminster Media Forum 2022
CEO of the Gambling Commission, Andrew Rhodes, spoke at the Westminster Media Forum Gambling Regulation Conference on Monday 13 June 2022.
13 June 2022
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Industry
Andrew Rhodes confirmed as permanent Chief Executive
The Gambling Commission has announced that Interim Chief Executive Andrew Rhodes has been appointed to the role on a permanent basis.
25 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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Enforcement
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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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
e-bulletin updates
Our newsletter, e-bulletin is sent fortnightly and contains news, updates and latest advice from the Gambling Commission and DCMS.