The UK’s Gambling Commission has announced that it will not be introducing any affordability checks in an industry update on its ongoing pilot of financial risk assessments. Director of Major …
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SBC NewsUK
UKGC survey reveals demographic shifts beyond National Lottery play
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readThe Wave-4 datasets of the second year of the Gambling Survey of Great Britain (GSGB) have been published as the principal research project of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). The …
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Former anti-EU party domain converted to non-GAMSTOP casino platform
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readAdvertisements for non-GAMSTOP casinos have once again entered the mainstream public domain, further putting UK customers at risk. In a development that few, if any, could’ve predicted, the website of …
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NI urged to take action as ‘serious gap’ on gambling treatment addressed
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readNorthern Irish politicians have expressed alarm at the levels of gambling harm reported in the 2024 Gambling Prevalence Survey. One of the most significant findings is the low number of …
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Treatment, prevention and education leaders team up to challenge Select Committee “fantasy”
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readControversial evidence given at the UK Health & Social Care Committee has been placed under further scrutiny after a second letter was sent to Chair Layla Moran complaining about its …
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Gambling Commission confirms TGP Europe’s UK exit and £3.3m penalty
by Steve Hoare6 minutes readThe UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has confirmed that an investigation into TGP Europe culminated in the firm being issued a £3.3m penalty for due diligence and AML failures. SBC News and iGaming Expert noticed yesterday that the all …
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Fifteen Isle of Man white label casinos quit UK market ahead of shirt sponsorship ban
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readA list of 15 UK Gambling Commission-licensed white label brands have shut down their UK websites, fuelling speculation over the status of TGP Europe Ltd. An almost identical message across sites expressed that …
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UKGC hits Spreadex with £2m fine over AML and safety breaches
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readThe UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued Spreadex Limited a £2m penalty due to failings in anti-money laundering (AML) procedures and social responsibility safeguards uncovered on the Spreadex.com platform. The …
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Gordon Moody hires former footballer and PFA Chair Clarke Carlisle
by Steve Hoare1 minutes readUK gambling addiction treatment provider Gordon Moody has recruited former professional footballer Clarke Carlisle as its new Business Development Manager. The former Leeds, Burnley and Watford defender has worked with …
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UK Committee recommends ad restrictions and another Gambling Act review
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readLayla Moran MP, the Chair of the UK Parliament’s Health and Social Care Committee has written to the government recommending a series of advertising restrictions and yet another review of …