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