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UK Licensed AGC Operator To Pay £150,000 For Self-Exclusion Blunder

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Charles Perrin

18/08/2026

A UK-licensed Adult Gaming Centre (AGC) operator has been ordered to pay a £150,000 fine to the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) over its failure to comply with self-exclusion requirements. As part of its code, the UKGC insists that all operators must offer self-exclusion schemes to consumers who are struggling with their gambling habits or are more likely to experience gambling harm. During its investigation, the UKGC discovered that Holland ...

Evoke Shareholders Vote In Favour Of Bally’s Intralot Takeover

Charles Perrin

18/08/2026

Three Premier League Clubs Still Affected By Gambling Sponsorship Ban

Charles Perrin

17/08/2026

Could Revoking “Aim To Permit” Hold UK Gambling Ambitions Back?

Charles Perrin

17/08/2026

UKGC Bemoan ID Mistakes For FRA Pilot Shortcomings As Row Escalates

Charles Perrin

14/08/2026

Rank Group Fend Off Gambling Tax Hikes With Promising FY26 Results

Charles Perrin

14/08/2026

Entain Outperforms Revenue Expectations; World Cup Cited For Growth

Charles Perrin

13/08/2026

Charles Perrin

13/08/2026

BHA Demand Urgent FRA Meeting With New UK Gambling Minister

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) are calling for an urgent meeting with the new UK gambling ...

Charles Perrin

12/08/2026

Under-Performing Grosvenor Casino Venue Could Close As Losses Mount

British operator Rank Group has formally opened a consultation on its underperforming Grosvenor Casino Reading Central ...

Charles Perrin

12/08/2026

Entain Enters Free To Play Market Before New Premier League Season

Entain has thrust itself into the vibrant ...

Charles Perrin

11/08/2026

Entain Pulls UK Retail Betting From Ropes; Contract Signals Hope

Entain has attempted to restore some hope ...

Charles Perrin

11/08/2026

UK Prime Minister Outlines Retail Betting Plan; Aim To Permit Scrapped

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is reportedly ...

Charles Perrin

10/08/2026

Police Confiscate Over £110,000 During Illegal Gambling Venue Raids

Police have seized more than £110,000 in ...

Charles Perrin

10/08/2026

Sarah Gardner Opens Up On Her UKGC Future And Provides FRA Insights

Sarah Gardner has offered some fascinating insights ...

David Cook

07/08/2026

Super Group Grows UK Revenue 34% in Q2 Despite Online Tax Increase

Betway owner Super Group reported a 34% ...

Charles Perrin

07/08/2026

BlackRock Bumps Up Entain Control Despite Share Price Slump

BlackRock has bumped up its control of Entain, crossing the 5% threshold once again. The move ...

David Cook

07/08/2026

LeoVegas Group’s In-house Sportsbook Enters Fourth Market in the UK

LeoVegas Group has launched Tiger, its in-house ...

David Cook

06/08/2026

Light & Wonder Warns UK Tax will Impact its Results in H2 2026

Light & Wonder has warned higher online ...

Charles Perrin

06/08/2026

Flutter Entertainment Remove CEO Peter Jackson Amid Concerning Q2 Results

Flutter Entertainment will bid farewell to its ...

Charles Perrin

05/08/2026

Betfred To Pull Away From Super League; Rugby League Facing Dilemma

Betfred is reportedly set to sever its ...

David Cook

04/08/2026

Flutter Entertainment Finalises Delisting from London Stock Exchange

Flutter Entertainment has completed its delisting from ...

Charles Perrin

04/08/2026

FIFA World Cup Stakes Fallout Latest: Infantino Ousting Plot Drawn Up

Opponents of Gianni Infantino are forming close ...

David Cook

04/08/2026

Jockey Club to Leave RCA After its Demands were not Met in Review

The Jockey Club will go through with ...

Charles Perrin

03/08/2026

Betfred Exploring AGCs After Shop Closures; First Steps Already Taken

Betfred is reportedly weighing up the prospect ...

David Cook

31/07/2026

Court of Appeal Stops TNLC from Appealing UK Lottery National Ruling

The New Lottery Company Limited (TNLC) and ...

David Cook

31/07/2026

AI and Illegal Gambling Risks Flagged in Gambling Commission Report

The Gambling Commission has singled out the ...

David Cook

30/07/2026

BHA Still Claims Lack of FRA Consultation by Gambling Commission

The British Horseracing Authority’s (BHA) dispute with ...

Charles Perrin

30/07/2026

ASA Bans BoyleSports Free Bets Promo; Deemed ‘Socially Irresponsible’

A paid-for free bets promotion initiated by ...

David Cook

29/07/2026

Sarah Fox Joins Gambling Commission Following Tim Miller’s Departure

Sarah Fox has been appointed by the ...

Charles Perrin

29/07/2026

UK Government Mull Gambling Minister Change; Decision Expected Soon

Vicky Foxcroft has reportedly been mooted as ...

David Cook

29/07/2026

Gambling Commission Refutes Suggested “Insufficient” FRA Process

The Gambling Commission has denied the suggestion ...

David Cook

28/07/2026

Coral Signs its First Ever Shirt Sponsorship with Birmingham City

Coral will be the front-of-shirt sponsor of ...

Charles Perrin

28/07/2026

UKGC Pledge Financial Risk Assessments Report Amid Policy Criticism

The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) has ...

Charles Perrin

27/07/2026

Betano Extend Aston Villa Partnership Despite Imminent Sponsorship Ban

Betano has strengthened its ties with Premier ...

David Cook

24/07/2026

Andy Burnham Unlikely to Change Gambling Industry Picture as UK PM

With Andy Burnham taking over as Prime ...

David Cook

24/07/2026

UK Government to Receive Funds from Gambling Regulatory Settlements

Funds from regulatory settlements with British regulator ...

David Cook

23/07/2026

GB Regulator Finds “Serious Weaknesses” in Evolution’s AML Policies

The Gambling Commission has published details of ...

Charles Perrin

23/07/2026

Simon Cox Lands BHA Chair Role; Pinpoints Challenges Facing Industry

The British Horse Racing Authority (BHA) have ...

David Cook

22/07/2026

US Powerball Lottery Opens up to UK Players with £300m Record Jackpot

UK players can now participate in the ...

David Cook

22/07/2026

New Licensing Condition for UK Gaming Machines is One Week Away

British regulator the Gambling Commission is set ...

Charles Perrin

22/07/2026

Entain On Hunt For CMO Successor; Job Cuts Not Linked To Exit

Entain has confirmed the departure of Charlotte ...

David Cook

21/07/2026

UK Offshore GGY to More than Double to £1.4bn by 2031, Report Forecasts

Offshore gross gambling yield (GGY) in the ...

Charles Perrin

21/07/2026

Rachel Reeves Removed As Chancellor; UK Betting Industry Ramifications

Andy Burnham was formally appointed as the ...

David Cook

17/07/2026

Entain Set to Make 500 Redundancies; Denies Link to Increased Taxes

Entain is reportedly set to make approximately ...

David Cook

17/07/2026

Gibraltar Moves to Tiered Licensing System Under the New Gambling Act

Gibraltar is set to implement a tiered ...

Charles Perrin

17/07/2026

UK Black Market Forecast To Hit £36bn By 2031; Tax Hikes Bite

The UK black market betting spend could ...

David Cook

16/07/2026

Problem Gambling Rate in Great Britain Falls to 2.4%, Survey Finds

The problem gambling rate in Great Britain ...

Charles Perrin

16/07/2026

Entain Raises Unlicensed Premier League Gambling Sponsorship Plea

Entain has once again intensified calls for ...

David Cook

15/07/2026

Evolution to Pay £4.75m to Gambling Commission in Agreed Settlement

Evolution has agreed a £4.75 million settlement ...

David Cook

15/07/2026

Rank Group Agrees £5m Regulatory Settlement with Gambling Commission

Rank Group has reached a regulatory settlement ...

David Cook

14/07/2026

Commons Committee Seeks Answers from British Regulator Concerning FRAs

The UK’s Chair of the Culture, Media ...

David Cook

10/07/2026

Premier League Ban Pushing Betting Sponsors to Deals in Other Areas

A number of betting sponsorships have been ...

David Cook

10/07/2026

Horseracing Returning to Towcester After Betway Signs Sponsorship Deal

Towcester Racecourse is to resume hosting horseracing ...

David Cook

09/07/2026

Zeal Network to Purchase UK Prize Draw Operator for £33.8 Million

Lottery brokerage Zeal Network has agreed to ...

David Cook

09/07/2026

UK Tote Group Shakes Up Leadership Team with Two New Additions

UK Tote Group, operator of pool betting ...

David Cook

08/07/2026

BGC Left Frustrated After Financial Risk Assessment Announcement

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has ...

Dave Kuzio

07/07/2026

Gambling Commission Reveals Financial Risk Assessments Rollout

British regulator the Gambling Commission has confirmed ...

David Cook

03/07/2026

ASA’s AI Scans 13,000 Gambling Ads During FIFA Men’s World Cup

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ...

David Cook

03/07/2026

Betting and Gaming Council Opposes SMF’s 40% MGD Recommendation

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has ...

Charles Perrin

03/07/2026

Tim Miller Fires Message Ahead Of UKGC Exit; Twin Concerns Raised

Tim Miller has delivered a stinging message ...

Charles Perrin

02/07/2026

Everton Confirm Lucrative £25m Front-of-Shirt Sponsor To Replace Stake

Everton have confirmed they have put pen ...

David Cook

01/07/2026

Labour MP Reveals Plans to Establish New Gambling Act for the UK

A Labour MP says the UK government ...

David Cook

01/07/2026

DCMS Will Raise Operator License Fees by 25% From October 1

Operator licensing fees in Great Britain will ...

Charles Perrin

01/07/2026

West Ham Keep BoyleSports As Main Sponsor; Silver Lining For Club

West Ham United have announced they have ...

David Cook

30/06/2026

Social Market Foundation Wants Machine Games Duty Rate of 40%

Cross-party think tank the Social Market Foundation ...

David Cook

30/06/2026

Tim Miller to Exit Gambling Commission Director Position in September

Tim Miller will vacate the position of ...

Charles Perrin

30/06/2026

Betfred Fined £900k After Missing Social Responsibility Policies Again

Betfred’s online operator has been ordered to ...

David Cook

26/06/2026

Gambling Commission Invites Industry Input on Regulatory Burdens

The United Kingdom Gambling Commission is giving ...

Charles Perrin

26/06/2026

BGC CEO Implores More Decisive Approach to Black Market Gambling

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) CEO ...

David Cook

26/06/2026

Former Evoke Director Signs up for Player Safety Project at Mindway AI

Player protection software supplier Mindway AI has ...

David Cook

25/06/2026

Study Suggests £150 Affordability Check Threshold Should be Raised

A study has suggested the trigger point ...

David Cook

25/06/2026

Stakelogic Charged £122,000 by Gambling Commission for Slot Breaches

Stakelogic has been fined £122,835 by British ...

Dave Kuzio

24/06/2026

Merkur Casino UK Extends Charity Partnership with Willen Hospice

Merkur Casino UK has renewed its agreement ...

Charles Perrin

23/06/2026

YouGov Survey Portrays Alarming World Cup Black Market Ads Trend

The World Cup is in full swing, ...

David Cook

23/06/2026

Gambling Commission Issues Warning to Spribe Over License Issue

British regulator the Gambling Commission has issued ...

Charles Perrin

22/06/2026

Study Divulges Fascinating Insights On Use Of Problem Gambling Support

An independent study has revealed that people ...

David Cook

19/06/2026

Gibraltar Government Searching for a New Gambling Commissioner

The government of Gibraltar is advertising for ...

Charles Perrin

18/06/2026

Lords Committee Hears Extent Of Football Gambling Advertising Problem

Football gambling advertising has become a prevalent ...

David Cook

17/06/2026

Entain Claims Illegal Gambling is Embedded in Social Media Content

Entain has claimed illegal gambling promotion is ...

Charles Perrin

17/06/2026

Midnite Net Sponsorship Of Podcast Fronted By Ex-Manchester United Duo

Midnite has continued its World Cup marketing ...

David Cook

17/06/2026

BGC Urges Tech Platforms to Address Black Market Gambling Threat

UK industry trade body the Betting and ...

Charles Perrin

16/06/2026

Spain Stunned In Cape Verde World Cup Stalemate; Big Payout For Draws

Cape Verde’s shock draw with Spain was ...

David Cook

16/06/2026

UK’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Could Reduce Confusion for Operators

The UK is planning to introduce a ...

Charles Perrin

15/06/2026

What Impact Will The Black Market Have On 2026 World Cup Betting?

Black market betting is expected to surge ...

David Cook

12/06/2026

ADI Predictstreet Launches Prediction Markets in the UK with Matchbook

ADI Predictstreet has launched its prediction market ...

David Cook

12/06/2026

Entain Wants UKIPO to Make Changes to Trademark Rights Process

Entain Group has requested for the UK ...

Charles Perrin

12/06/2026

Gambling Powerhouse Flutter Announces Intent To Scrap LSE Listing

Flutter Entertainment has confirmed its intent to ...

David Cook

11/06/2026

Gambling Commission Says Operators Must Improve with AML Policies

The Gambling Commission’s Director of Enforcement has ...

Charles Perrin

11/06/2026

Jennings Bet CEO Strikes Defiant Tone Over UK Retail Betting

The UK retail betting arena is far ...

David Cook

10/06/2026

ASA Rules Midnite did not Breach UK Advertising Code in TikTok Ad

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ...

Charles Perrin

10/06/2026

BHA Turn To Agency For Chair Search; Candidate Expectations Revealed

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has hired ...

David Cook

10/06/2026

GamCare Stresses World Cup Concerns With Online Gambling Issues Rising

GamCare has expressed concern about the impact ...

Charles Perrin

09/06/2026

BGC Gets Tough With Five-Point Plan Shared To Curb Black Market

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has ...

David Cook

09/06/2026

Emma Floyd Appointed by DCMS as Director for Sport and Gambling

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport ...

Charles Perrin

08/06/2026

Entain Study Indicates Alarming England World Cup Betting Conclusion

England fans are harbouring serious doubt over ...

David Cook

05/06/2026

FCA Warns Against Unregulated Sponsors in Football Amid Gambling Issue

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned ...

Charles Perrin

05/06/2026

Bally’s Intralot Agree £243m Evoke Buyout Terms; Share Price Rockets

Bally’s Intralot have reportedly struck an agreement ...

David Cook

04/06/2026

Betfair’s High Court Case Examining its Duty of Care Set to Start

A High Court case beginning this week ...

David Cook

03/06/2026

Former Gambling Commission CEO Takes Advisory Role at Hawkbridge, Officials Comment to Betting.co.uk