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Better Collective reflects on the initiatives from the ongoing UK Gambling Act review and expects limited to no financial impact

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  The UK Government published a “White Paper” as part of a Gambling Act review. Better Collective welcomes the long awaited proposed initiatives with a stronger focus on safer gambling. Given the already taken compliance measures from the sportsbooks, and Better Collective’s continued focus on safer gambling, the Group estimates the proposed measures to have…

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GAMSTOP statement in response to gambling whitepaper

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  “Online gambling has changed out of all recognition since the 2005 Gambling Act, and we welcome any changes that protect vulnerable individuals, especially younger consumers who make up a significant percentage of our consumer base. In March 2023, GAMSTOP recorded its highest ever monthly registration figures since our inception in 2018, which shows that problem…

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BetGames secures additional set of UKGC licences

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  New UK approvals see delivery of BetGames’ latest portfolio to major operator groups. Innovative live dealer and betting games studio BetGames is ready to greatly expand its operations in the UK following multiple new licences issued by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). This latest set of UKGC approvals enables BetGames to provide facilities for…

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UKGC Fines TGP Europe for AML and Social Responsibility Failings

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  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has fined gambling operator TGP Europe for a total of £316,250 as part of a regulatory settlement after investigations discovered social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures. The operator, which runs 19 websites, will also receive an official warning and have conditions added to its license. Social responsibility failures included:…

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BeyondPlay secures licence from the Gambling Commission

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  BeyondPlay, the B2B start-up developing next-generation engagement software for online operators, has been granted a licence by the UKGambling Commission. The securing of a Remote Casino Host and Gambling Software Licence from the Gambling Commission follows the granting of a B2B Critical Supply Licence from the Malta Gaming Authority in December 2022. The GB licence is…

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UKGC: William Hill Group businesses to pay record £19.2m for failures

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  Three gambling businesses owned by William Hill Group will pay a total of £19.2 million for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures. WHG (International) Limited, which runs williamhill. com, will pay £12.5 million, Mr Green Limited, which runs mrgreen. com, will pay £3.7 million and William Hill Organization Limited, which operates 1,344 gambling premises…

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