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Parliamentary Group Launches Inquiry into Conduct of UK Gambling Commission

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  The Parliamentary All Party Betting & Gaming Group has decided that for the year 2021/2022 it shall focus some of its time undertaking an investigation into the competence and effectiveness of the regulator of British gambling, the Gambling Commission. ​The Gambling Commission was widely criticised in a number of reports published in 2020 by…

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UK Gambling Commission Wins IAGR Regulatory Excellence Award

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  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has won the Regulatory Excellence award in IAGR’s inaugural International Regulatory Awards. The Gambling Commission got the award for their wide-scale collaboration with the industry on three areas of concern, leading to a fast track of consumer protection changes. Those areas were: incentives for High-Value Customers, or VIP schemes…

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UKGC Executive Director Tim Miller Issues Fresh Warning to Industry

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  Tim Miller, Executive Director of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), has delivered a warning to industry leaders at a recent speech. In his keynote address entitled “New normal, higher expectations” at the Know Now 2021 conference, Miller claimed the UKGC has risen to the hardships of pandemic life. He began by outlining the Commission’s…

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CEGO to bring online casino games to UK market

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  Operator will build on success with Spilnu and Lyckost brands as part of its international expansion plans   CEGO, operator of online casino brands Spilnu and Lyckost, is continuing its expansion into more regulated markets after being granted a license to operate in Great Britain by the Gambling Commission. This means CEGO will now…

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Marcus Boyle Appointed as New Chair of UK Gambling Commission

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  UK Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has appointed Marcus Boyle as the new Chair of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). Marcus has been appointed for a term of five years which commences in September 2021. He takes over from Bill Moyes whose five-year term in the role comes to an end this month.

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UKGC Imposes £5.85M Fine on Daub Alderney

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  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has imposed a fine of £5.85m ($8.05m) on Rank Group subsidiary Daub Alderney for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures. Three customers were allowed to deposit and lose amounts of over £40,000 each. The first customer was allowed to lose £43,410 in four months despite showing gambling addiction signs,…

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