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The Latest Breaking News from the Gambling Commission

Grosvenor Casinos owner to pay £5m after watchdog finds gambling failures

The Gambling Commission’s investigation identified failures to meet anti-money laundering and social responsibility duties.

The Independent UK · 1h ago

What UK players should check before signing up to a gaming site

Learn how to verify licensing, read terms, check payments, and understand identity checks, complaints and controls before joining UKGC licensed casinos.

inkl · Sep 28

Monday briefing: Who profits from the illegal global gambling empire?

In today’s newsletter: A major data leak from Curaçao’s gambling regulator has exposed the people and companies behind thousands of offshore casinos used by British punters

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28

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Tesco alerts police as supermarket becomes latest victim of scam ‘endorsement’ ads

Exclusive: Supermarket joins line of firms and sports stars including Bellingham and Haaland to have their image hijacked via ads

The Guardian - UK · Sep 13

Premier League’s £10m to stay frozen as police probe ex-fantasy football partner

Sorare.com had a licence deal to release digital cards of Premier League players as part of its free-to-play online fantasy football game.

Evening Standard · Sep 11

Ex-Tory Campaign Chief Admits Cheating in Election Betting Scandal Using Secret Date Information

Former Conservative campaign director Anthony Lee and his wife Laura Lee have admitted using confidential information about the 2024 election date to place bets before its public announcement.

International Business Times UK · Sep 11

Why do gambling sites ask for bank statements?

Bettors might be reluctant to hand over bank statements to bookmakers, but here’s why the oddsmakers ask for them on occasions

Evening Standard · Sep 9

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What to do if your casino refuses to pay out

Read our guide on what you can do if a casino refuses to pay out your winnings

The Independent UK · Sep 4

National lottery faces questions over new boss’s record in gambling industry

MPs tell regulator they are ‘deeply concerned’ over interim CEO Phil Walker’s roles at William Hill and Game Nation

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26

Gambling Commission urged to investigate allegations against Reform UK donors

The Labour Party has called on the Gambling Commission to investigate alleged unlicensed activity linked to Reform UK donors ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 18

Two arrested over alleged illegal casino in Bristol

The arrests come as part of a joint operation between a Neighbourhood Policing Team, the Gambling Commission and the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit

The Independent UK · Aug 3

New twist in affordability checks row demands answers from Gambling Commission

Culture, media and sport committee questions bear a striking similarity to those racing industry has been asking

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13

UK to crack down on unlicensed casinos sponsoring football teams

Government to launch consultation after Everton’s deal with Stake.com went ahead amid warnings from Gambling Commission

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12

Strict new financial risk checks to be introduced for high-spending online gamblers

The commission said a pilot found that 97 per cent of those spending above the threshold levels could be easily and frictionlessly assessed for financial difficulties

The Independent UK · Jul 7

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Evening Standard · Jul 7

High-spending online gamblers to face financial risk assessments

The checks will involve a ‘frictionless, document-free assessment’, with no impact on a customer’s credit score, the Gambling Commission said.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29

Former Tory MP Craig Williams pleads guilty to cheating at gambling with election bets

Former parliamentary private secretary to Rishi Sunak admits offence relating to betting on date of 2024 election

inkl · Jun 22

One Year of Stake Limits: What the Data Says About Online Slots in the UK

A little over a year ago, Britain changed the basic mechanics of how its most popular online gambling product works.

inkl · Jun 22

What the UK's Online Gambling Regulation Got Right

Britain rarely gets credit for building things quietly and well. Online gambling regulation is one of those things.

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Evening Standard · Jun 16

UK gambling industry hit £4.5bn GGY in Q4 2025, Gambling Commission figures show

The UK gambling industry generated £4.5billion in gross gambling yield during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to new UKGC data

Evening Standard · Jun 12

UK Gambling Commission launches AI-powered sweep to crack down on ads appealing to under-18s

An AI monitoring system set for use to identify gambling ads that breach rules on appeal to under-18s

The Guardian - UK · May 18

Affordability checks need a rethink when even proponents are calling for pause

Gambling Commission set to rubber-stamp new regulations on Thursday that could inflict irreparable damage on the racing industry

Evening Standard · May 15

Fulham face call to drop gambling sponsor from next season

SBOTOP, who are run by TGP Europe, do not currently have a UK gambling licence

The Guardian - UK · May 7

Football regulator urged to ban Premier League clubs from unlicensed gambling money

The Independent Football Regulator has been urged to stop Premier League clubs from accepting gambling sponsorship from operators unlicensed in the UK

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17

Richard Desmond loses £1.3bn damages battle over national lottery licence

Media tycoon vows to appeal after dismissal of action against Gambling Commission for awarding Allwyn the franchise

Evening Standard · Apr 14

Bianca Jagger warns of impact of gambling on youths and joins MP opposing 24/7 arcade

Bianca Jagger joined local campaigners in a protest against a 24/7 gambling arcade

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