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UKGC fines Betway £408,915 over advertising on children’s webpages
By The Weekly Edge desk · · Updated
Summary
The UKGC announced on 21 September 2022 that Betway would pay £408,915 over gambling advertisements appearing on West Ham United webpages aimed at children. The regulator said the advertisements breached social responsibility rules. It acknowledged Betway’s remedial action and said it found no indication of deliberate targeting or children gambling.
Why it matters
Betway’s penalty highlights operators’ responsibility for gambling advertisements appearing on webpages aimed at children.