7 Oct04 Regulation
Scale will win in UK, but black market is the real risk says Flutter MD
Flutter expects the tax increase to pressure smaller operators and warns unlicensed gambling could grow.
Gambling Commission
15 entries from 2026-09-28 to 2026-10-07. Open in the feed
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04 Regulation2
07 People movesCompanies
Rank Group, Grosvenor Casinos, Flutter, Paddy Power, Betfair, Entain
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Fines reported (distinct source figures, summed)
GBP 14,782,261
Timeline
Newest first, grouped by month.
October 2026
7 Oct05 Fines & enforcement
Rank £5m Gambling Commission settlement highlights ‘live’ land-based AML risks
Casino operators must address anti-money laundering and safer-gambling weaknesses through policy changes and an independent audit.
7 Oct05 Fines & enforcement
Featured Land-based casino operators to pay £5m for regulatory failures Three nation-wide casino operators are to pay £5 million after a Gambling Commission investigation revealed anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures. 7 October 20
Casino operators face third-party audits after anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures across their casinos.
6 Oct04 Regulation
Regulation by vibes: Gambling Commission’s youth gambling data raises questions
Survey wording does not establish that advertising caused children to gamble, and an independent review is planned.
5 Oct05 Fines & enforcement
Enforcement Two men sentenced after operating an illegal gambling den Two men have been given suspended prison sentences for possessing and transferring criminal funds obtained through the running of illegal poker games in Cardiff. 5 October 2026
Operators can see that criminal funds linked to illegal poker games may lead to suspended prison sentences and a proceeds hearing.
5 Oct05 Fines & enforcement
Enforcement Four arrests and £20,000 seized in illegal gambling raids The Gambling Commission and Manchester City Council’s Licensing Team supported Greater Manchester Police during raids on four properties this week. 23 September 2026
Suppliers and operators should note that suspected gambling and money laundering offences prompted coordinated raids and arrests.
5 Oct05 Fines & enforcement
Enforcement Suspension of licence – Targetlocal Ltd The Gambling Commission has suspended the combined remote operating licence of Targetlocal Ltd which trades as Ken Howell’s Sports Betting and runs kenhowells.com. 21 September 2026
Operators can see that significant action following anti-money laundering enquiries preceded the lifting of Targetlocal’s licence suspension.
5 Oct04 Regulation
Industry Commission releases gambling industry statistics for 2025 to 2026 The Gambling Commission has today published its Industry Statistics annual report for the financial year April 2025 to March 2026. 17 September 2026
Investors and operators can compare growth in remote gambling yield with the decline in licensed premises in Great Britain.
5 Oct07 People moves
Corporate Ruth Evans appointed new Chair of the Gambling Commission The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has today announced the appointment of the new Chair of the Gambling Commission. 7 September 2026
The chair appointment establishes five-year leadership for the Gambling Commission beginning on 30 September 2026.
5 Oct05 Fines & enforcement
Enforcement Commission supports police action targeting illegal gambling activity The Gambling Commission has supported South Yorkshire Police in a coordinated operation targeting illegal gambling and suspected organised criminal activity in Sheffiel
Regulators and police found illegal betting terminals, cash and gold during coordinated operations and arrested three people.
5 Oct07 People moves
Corporate Sarah Fox to join the Gambling Commission A senior leader from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is to join the Gambling Commission’s Executive Team. 29 July 2026
The Commission’s policy, research, statistics and National Lottery regulation functions will be led by a senior DCMS gambling and lotteries leader.
5 Oct05 Fines & enforcement
Enforcement Evolution Malta Holding Limited to pay £4.75m The Gambling Commission has published a public statement setting out how a software and casino game host licence holder supplied online games to unlicensed gambling businesses. 23 July 2026
Suppliers should assess where games are available and strengthen risk assessment, supply-chain controls and customer due diligence.
5 Oct05 Fines & enforcement
Enforcement Unlicensed gambling den raids in Doncaster Two Doncaster city centre premises have been raided as part of a joint operation to disrupt unlicensed gambling. 21 July 2026
Operators should note that a joint operation at unlicensed venues found gambling equipment and account books alongside cash.
5 Oct04 Regulation
Consumers Commission publishes third annual Gambling Survey for Great Britain The Gambling Commission has today published the third annual report from the Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB). 16 July 2026
Regulators and industry gain three consecutive years of comparable data on gambling participation, behaviours, attitudes and consequences.
September 2026
28 Sep04 Regulation
Eyes down: UK bingo’s licensing identity crisis
Possible venue requirements could affect bingo operators whose premises earn more from machines than bingo.