UK Offshore Crackdown Has Hit Its Structural Limit
UKGC enforcement pushed channelisation to 97%, but the last 3% is economically rational to stay offshore.
Uk
UKGC Suspends Targetlocal's Remote Licence Over AML Failings
The UK Gambling Commission suspended Targetlocal Ltd's remote licence for Ken Howell's Sports Betting over anti-money laundering failings found in enquiries.
UKGC Licence Suspension Leaves Bettors' Funds at Risk
The UK Gambling Commission suspended Targetlocal Ltd's licence over AML failings. What a licence suspension actually does to a bettor's balance and open bets.
Betfred's Two UKGC Settlements in Seven Months
Betfred's Petfre and Done Brothers entities paid the UK Gambling Commission £1.725 million in two settlements since December 2025 for one recurring gap.
Ruth Evans Appointed Chair of the UK Gambling Commission
Ruth Evans, founder of Stop Scams UK, is named Chair of the UK Gambling Commission from 30 September, ending a 20 month gap since Marcus Boyle's exit.
UKGC Suspends BresBet and Bet St George Licences
The UK Gambling Commission suspended BresBet Ltd and Bet St George Ltd on 28 August over suspected anti-money laundering and social responsibility failings.
bet365 Retires 'Never Ordinary' for 'We Know Betting' Campaign
bet365 launched a new global brand platform, We Know Betting, during the August 21 Arsenal vs Coventry match, replacing its Never Ordinary positioning.
Allwyn UK CEO Andria Vidler Steps Down, Phil Walker Named Interim
Allwyn UK announced on August 19 that CEO Andria Vidler will step down September 7, with former William Hill executive Phil Walker named interim chief.
QuinnBet Fined £609,104 by UKGC Over AML Failures
QuinnBet agreed to pay the UK Gambling Commission £609,104 for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures uncovered in a compliance review.
UKGC Fines Holland Park Leisure £150,000 Over Self-Exclusion
The UK Gambling Commission fined Holland Park Leisure £150,000 for skipping self-exclusion until it suspended the AGC operator's licence in October 2025.
UK Scraps 'Aim to Permit' Rule for Betting Shops
The UK government will scrap the 2005 Gambling Act's 'aim to permit' rule, letting local councils reject new betting shop licenses more easily from 2027.
DCMS's Sarah Fox Joins Gambling Commission Executive
Sarah Fox, who led the DCMS gambling and lotteries team for four years, joins the Gambling Commission on secondment to run policy, research and lottery.