⚠️ Regulatory Actions
Browse all regulatory actions taken by the UK Gambling Commission against licensed operators.
Showing 171 regulatory actions
Grosvenor Casinos Limited was found to have serious issues with their anti-money laundering and social responsibility measures, meaning they didn't do enough to prevent money laundering or protect customers. As a result, they have agreed to pay £5,012,261 instead of facing a financial penalty. This action won't affect your ability to play at their venues, but it's a reminder for players to stay aware of their accounts and responsible gambling practices.
Targetlocal Ltd, which operates as Ken Howell’s Sports Betting, has had its online gambling licence suspended due to serious failings in anti-money laundering practices. While the suspension is in place, players can still access their accounts and withdraw funds, but the company must keep them informed of any changes. This action does not affect their non-online betting operations.
Anthony Francis Lane, trading as Alt Leisure, was found to have failed in protecting children and vulnerable individuals, as well as not properly managing customer interactions and self-exclusion measures. As a result, they received a warning and were fined £3,040. This action does not affect your ability to play, but it's a reminder for players to stay aware of responsible gambling practices.
Tom Horn Gaming Limited has had its operating licence suspended because it broke several rules, including failing to report important events and not meeting technical standards. This means they can't operate until they fix these issues. Players should be aware that this suspension won't affect their ability to play on other platforms.
BresBet Ltd and Bet St George Ltd had their operating licences suspended due to concerns about their handling of social responsibility and anti-money laundering practices. While players can still access their accounts and withdraw funds, the companies have now surrendered their licences, and some customers may face difficulties withdrawing their money. Players should stay informed and monitor their accounts for updates.
Sladders Limited received a warning from the Gambling Commission for not following rules designed to protect players, specifically regarding their responsibilities as a remote operator. They cooperated with the investigation and have taken steps to fix the issues. This warning does not affect your ability to play on their site, but it's a reminder for all players to stay aware of responsible gambling practices.
The Purple Gaming Company Limited failed to submit important regulatory information as required by their licence. As a result, they have been fined £535 by the Gambling Commission. This action won't affect your ability to play, but it's a reminder for companies to follow the rules.
QuinnBet (Gibraltar) Limited has been fined £609,104 for failing to properly manage anti-money laundering and social responsibility measures. They allowed young players to exceed deposit limits and failed to identify signs of potentially harmful gambling behaviour, such as one customer placing thousands of bets in a single day. This action won't affect your ability to play, but it highlights the importance of responsible gambling practices.
Holland Park Leisure Limited has been fined £150,000 for not following rules that help people who want to stop gambling. They failed to join a self-exclusion scheme, which is important for protecting players from gambling harm. The company will also have to undergo an audit to ensure they improve their policies and staff training, but this won't affect your ability to play at their venues.
Taylor Leisure, operated by Maxwell and Pamela Taylor, was found to have inadequate measures for protecting customers and reporting suspicious activities. As a result, they have agreed to pay £3,000 instead of a larger fine and will face additional scrutiny in the future. This action won't affect your ability to play, but it's a reminder for players to stay aware of their accounts and responsible gambling practices.
Holland Park Leisure Limited was fined £150,000 for not following important social responsibility rules that help protect players. They had previously been warned about these issues but did not fix them and provided misleading information to the Gambling Commission. Players can continue to play as normal, but it's a reminder to stay aware of how operators manage player safety.
Evolution Malta Holding Limited has been fined £4.75 million for allowing its online games to be accessed on six unlicensed gambling websites in Great Britain. The Gambling Commission found that the company failed to properly assess the risks of money laundering and did not have effective controls in place to prevent its games from being offered by unlicensed operators. This action does not affect your ability to play, but players should remain vigilant and monitor their accounts for any irregularities.
Dench eGaming Solutions Limited failed to submit required reports to the Gambling Commission, which is against the rules. As a result, they have been fined £430. This action does not affect your ability to play on their platforms, but it's a reminder for players to keep an eye on their accounts.
Evans Amusements Limited was found to have not followed important social responsibility rules regarding their operations. As a result, they have been fined £3,120.00. Players can rest assured that this issue won't affect their ability to play, but it's always a good idea to keep an eye on your accounts.
Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited, the company behind betfred.com, has been fined £900,000 for failing to properly protect customers from gambling harm. They didn't have effective systems to quickly identify and respond to signs of problem gambling, which meant some players weren't contacted in time when they showed risky behaviour. This action won't affect your ability to play, but it's a reminder for players to keep an eye on their gambling habits.
Stakelogic BV failed to ensure that one of their online slot games met important safety standards, which resulted in 15 other games also being non-compliant. As a punishment, they will pay £122,835 instead of a financial penalty and have made a public statement about the issue. Players can continue to play without concern, as the company has already disabled the affected games and corrected the problems.
Concern Worldwide UK failed to meet important reporting requirements set by the Gambling Commission. As a result, they have been fined £470. This action does not affect your ability to play, but it's a reminder for all operators to stay compliant with regulations.
GAN (UK) Limited failed to meet regulatory requirements by not providing necessary information to the Gambling Commission. As a result, they were fined £470. This action does not impact your ability to play on their platform, but it's a reminder for players to stay informed about the companies they use.
Spribe OÜ was found to be operating without the proper licence for over four years, which raised concerns about their ability to run a safe and responsible gambling operation. As a result, the Gambling Commission issued them a warning but did not impose a fine. Players can rest assured that this action won't affect their ability to play, as the company has taken steps to correct the issues identified.
Western Social Club failed to submit important regulatory information on time, which is against the rules. As a result, they have been fined £420 but have taken steps to ensure this doesn’t happen again. This action won’t affect your ability to play at the club.
Exmouth Leisure Limited failed to submit required reports to the Gambling Commission, which is a breach of their licence conditions. As a result, they have been fined £750. This action does not affect your ability to play with them, but it's a reminder for all players to keep an eye on their accounts.
Eastern Automatics Limited was fined £7,100 for not following important social responsibility rules aimed at protecting players. They have worked with the Gambling Commission to fix the issues and improve their practices. This action won't affect your ability to play, but it's a reminder for players to stay informed about the companies they use.
Norwich City Football Club was found to have failed to submit required regulatory returns, which is a breach of their licence conditions. As a result, they have been fined £250. This action does not affect your ability to play, but it highlights the importance of companies following regulations.
StableDuel UK Ltd was found to have failed in their reporting obligations to the Gambling Commission. As a result, they have been fined £2,000. This action does not affect your ability to play on their platform, but it's a reminder for all players to keep an eye on their accounts and ensure compliance with regulations.
Octopus Game Limited was found to have serious issues with its anti-money laundering and social responsibility measures, meaning they didn't properly protect against illegal activities or ensure player safety. As a result, they agreed to pay £26,000 instead of facing a larger fine. This action won't affect your ability to play, but it's a reminder for players to stay aware of how their accounts are managed.