The UKGC have brought the hammer down on another set of online gambling companies who have failed to live up to the UK’s high standards. Once more, it is anti money laundering, social responsibility and source of funds failings that have caused the issue – when will these companies get their acts together? Well known…
As part of their new action plan, the Betting & Gaming Council (BGC) have revealed new measures designed to combat ‘intensive slots and game designs’ that have raised concerns in the past. These new rules will apply to all of the BGC’s members which currently account for around 90% of the industry, and will be…
Lockdown may be easing in the UK but online gambling operator Genesis Global are headed in the opposite direction after receiving an interim suspension to their UK gambling license. The news broke a few days ago and the suspension is effective immediately, so as of 20th July all of Genesis’ brands are no longer legally…
Tighter measures to protect consumers during lockdown have been issued by the UKGC following emerging evidence that some gamblers could be at increased risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. Reports and surveys done during this period have revealed mixed messages, but the safety of consumers has to be the prime concern so the commission is taking…
The UKGC has issued its largest ever fine this week, and it has gone to a company with form. A stonking £13million (unlucky for some!) landed on the doorstep of land based casino operator Caesars Entertainment for what have been described as “systematic failings”, and it comes just a few years after they were fined…
