UKGC sees a 30% rise in online gambling’s market gross
According to the latest figures published by the Gambling Commission (UKGC), UK gambling operators reported an online gross gambling yield (GGY) of £613.6m in the period of March-December 2020.
More UK gamblers use illegal gambling sites
The number of gamblers using illegal gambling sites has more than doubled, according to the report published by the BGC.
UKGC announces new measures for online slots
UKGC announced strict measures for online slots, including limits on spin speeds and a ban on some in-game features.
UKGC alters the iGaming research methodology
The UK Gambling Commission seeks feedback on changing their research methodology used for collecting data regarding gambling participation.
UKGC extends deadline on gambling consultation
UKGC announced that it has extended the deadline on the consultation and call for evidence on remote customer interaction by four weeks.
DCMS launched the UK Gambling Act Review
DCMS has launched the Gambling Act Review which will be the most comprehensive review since the 2005 revised Gambling Act.
UKGC reminds operators to use a copyright tool
UKGC has reminded gambling operators to use an online tool to make sure that their ads don’t appear on copyright-infringing websites.
BoyleSports fined £2.8m by the UKGC
UKGC reported that the sports betting operator BoyleSports has been fined £2.8m for a series of anti-money laundering failures.