An investigation by the Observer revealed that a total of 10 unlicensed online gambling providers available to UK customers had incorporated Mastercard and Visa payments into their websites.
According to the investigation, several UK players had already fallen victim to the unregulated offering, losing thousands of pounds by being obstructed from withdrawing their winnings.
This is not surprising, given the fact that the black market lacks the safeguards against scams and financial fraud that regulated operators in the UK are required to adhere to as part of their licence conditions.
Referencing the illegal websites highlighted by the Observer, a spokesperson for the UKGC said: “We are aware of these websites and continue to take action to disrupt the unlicensed market, including working with online platforms and with ..
