Latest iGaming and regulatory news tagged UK Gambling Commission.
The UK's Committee of Advertising Practice will launch an AI-based monitoring system on June 11 to scan social media for gambling ads violating the CAP Code. The initiative aims to improve compliance with advertising standards.
The UK's advertising regulators have launched a new compliance initiative targeting gambling ads on social media that may appeal to under-18s. The move increases scrutiny on operators but is viewed by some as a progressive step toward tighter…
The UK Gambling Commission faces challenges in measuring illegal gambling due to increasing VPN usage, which obscures the true scale of the black market and complicates enforcement efforts.
The UK Gambling Commission reported that the gambling industry generated £4.5 billion in gross gambling yield (GGY) during Q4 2025, a 2.27% increase from £4.4 billion in Q4 2024.
The UK Gambling Commission announced a new compliance check on AI-powered content marketing aimed at protecting children, effective June 4, 2026. Operators are advised to review their marketing practices accordingly.
Andrew Rhodes, former CEO of the UK Gambling Commission, has taken a Principal Consultant role at Hawkbridge, a Harris Hagan-owned consultancy. The appointment has drawn criticism from industry figures, who cited concerns over his tenure's affordability checks and…
Research presented at the Eadington Conference found that GSGB participation estimates exceeded administrative data by up to 694%, questioning the survey's reliability.
Two individuals were arrested in Manchester following a raid on an unlicensed gambling venue. Police seized cash and equipment during the joint operation.
Ian Angus, Director of Policy at the UK Gambling Commission, delivered a speech at the Lotteries Council Annual Conference on 21 May 2026. The speech addressed regulatory topics relevant to the lottery sector.
Ian Angus, Director of Policy at the UK Gambling Commission, delivered a speech at the Clarion Payment Providers Summit on 20 May 2026. The address covered regulatory perspectives on payment processing in the gambling sector.
