UKGC hits UK bookmaker Corbett with £686k penalty

by iGamingExpert
2 minutes read
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued a significant penalty to the UK independent betting company Corbett Bookmakers.

Corbett will have to pay a £686,070 penalty following a two-day assessment that found evidence of licensing breaches around anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility.

John Pierce, UKGC Director of Enforcement, commented: “This operator has failed to adhere to vital regulations designed to make gambling safer and free from criminal activity.

“As a result, it will not only pay a significant fine but also undergo a rigorous audit to ensure full compliance with anti-money laundering and safer gambling measures.”

Corbett operates a total of 36 bookmakers, located mainly across Wales and the North West region of England.

The UKGC accuses the firm of failing to identify and interact with customers who staked and lost significant amounts during a short period of time. UK licences require operators to engage customers who are seen doing this as a form of..

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