A Sky Bet ad featuring Gary Neville has placed the effectiveness of the Advertising Standards Authority’s (ASA) new guidance under the microscope. The ASA has upheld its challenge that a …
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UK enforcement action casts shade over Unibet’s net zero goals
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readThe operator of FDJ United’s Unibet brand in the UK has been charged by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) for social responsibility and AML licensing failures. Platinum Gaming has received …
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UK Gambling Commission set to redefine deposit limits for customer clarity
2 minutes readThe UK Gambling Commission will implement a new meaning to deposit limits in 2026 to provide clarity and consistency for customers. Online operators will be required to provide customers with …
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UKGC: Problem gambling stats stable as new controls are yet to take impact
by Steve Hoare6 minutes readUK Gambling maintains a statistically stable rate of severe problem gambling amongst adults, indexed at 2.7%, undertaken by research in 2024. The figure forms part of Year 2 of the …
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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has shed more light on its latest black market report, acknowledging the challenges but remaining firm in its commitment to counteract illegal operators. Tim Livesley, …
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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued a £240,000 penalty to the operator of Betfred.com for having online slot features which breached its Remote Technical Standards (RTS). The Commission found …
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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has reminded licences and wider stakeholders they have until 29 September to submit feedback and opinion on technical changes to the UK’s gambling rulebook. Feedback …
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Gamstop finds nearly one-tenth of self-excluded gamblers use black market
by Steve Hoare4 minutes readAround 8% of Gamstop users have bet with unlicensed operators, according to an independent evaluation conducted by the UK self-exclusion service provider. A challenge the charity has found itself having …
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ASA rules William Hill voucher encouraged irresponsible gambling
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readThe Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint against William Hill, ruling that a voucher promotion in its betting shops risked encouraging irresponsible gambling. The case centred on a voucher printed from …
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UK Gambling Commission shuts down Advisory Board for Safer Gambling
2 minutes readThe UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has opted to close the Advisory Board for Safer Gambling (ABSG) as part of the market’s move to the research programmes funded by the statutory …