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Talking Horses: Racing awaits impact of white paper on gambling reform

Some form of ‘affordability’ checks likely but reports suggest some gambling firms have jumped the gun

The Guardian - UK

Gambling firm fined £6m over social responsibility and money laundering failings

In Touch Games operates 11 websites including bonusboss.co.uk, cashmo.co.uk, drslot.co.uk, jammymonkey.com and slotfactory.com.

The Independent UK

Talking Horses: Online punters should beware devil in the detail

Level of protection for money – or lack of it – is often hidden in the T&Cs when signing up for new accounts

The Guardian - UK

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Online gambling firm fined nearly £500,000 for only checking winners’ credentials

Regulator fines TonyBet for imposing unfair terms on payouts, anti-money laundering failures and not checking for vulnerable customers

The Guardian - UK

Tonybet fined for not following anti-money laundering rules

The Gambling Commission said it highlighted how it would take action against businesses who fail to be open with customers

Wales Online

TonyBet fined £442,750 and warned on failure to have fair and transparent terms

Unfair terms published on TonyBet’s website potentially hampered customers receiving their winnings, the Gambling Commission said.

The Independent UK

Gambling shops' grip on town centre creates fear and anger as struggling locals face triple-whammy

'I think it’s a disgrace because mums and dads are going into betting shops and they can’t give to their children if they waste money betting'

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Maximum stakes for online gambling part of Government crackdown - reports

The maximum stakes would be between £2 and £5, with people able to make bigger bets only if they can afford to

Evening Standard

Post-Camelot National Lottery must focus on good causes and protecting players

New National Lottery operator Allwyn should ‘restore the link’ between buying a ticket and supporting worthy causes, MPs have said.

The Independent UK

Warning as one child in every classroom gambling with 'loss of control'

A new report published by the Gambling Commission found that one in every 29 children - more girls than boys - had a betting addiction or was showing signs of developing one

Daily Mirror

31% of children spent their own money on gambling in last 12 months – report

Overall, 0.9% of the age group – 11 to 16-year-olds – are classed as problem gamblers, according to the Gambling Commission’s report.

The Independent UK

Glasgow casino to become nightclub after firm fined over money laundering concerns

The company behind the casino at the Corinthian Club was warned and ordered to pay almost £70,000 by the Gambling Commission in August last year.

Glasgow Live

William Hill owner 888 Holdings revenues down 7% as player safety rules kick in

The Gambling Commission introduced new laws last year which have reduced players’ spending

Evening Standard

How UK gambling safeguards fail to defend online punters

An Observer investigation finds Stake.com, the Australian sponsor of Everton, could be benefiting from weak controls designed to prevent British customers betting with cryptocurrency

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The Independent UK

Betfred fined almost £2.9m over gambling safety and money laundering failings

The Gambling Commission said it has penalised the bookmaker over ‘alarming’ failures.

The Guardian - UK

Betfred fined almost £2.9m over gambling safety check failings

Gambling Commission says firm failed to protect customers, with one gambler losing £70,000 in 10 hours

The Guardian - UK

Camelot drops UK national lottery legal challenge

Outgoing operator appealed against decision to award licence to its rival Allwyn from February 2024

The Guardian - UK

Good causes could lose £1bn as Camelot sues over ‘unlawful’ national lottery licence

UK Lotto operator challenges the Gambling Commission’s decision to award £6.4bn contract to its rival, Allwyn

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Sunderland shirt sponsor Spreadex to pay out £1.36m after Gambling Commission investigation

Sunderland's new principal partner has been the subject of a Gambling Commission investigation

Daily Mirror

Gambling giant that owns Ladbrokes, Coral and Foxy Bingo hit with huge £17million fine

Entain has been told to pay £17million for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures after online customers were allowed to deposit large amounts without proper source of funds checks

The Guardian - UK

Gambling giant Entain could lose UK licence after record £17m fine

Ladbrokes and Coral owner fined for failing to protect customers after new gambling laws came in

The Guardian - UK

Camelot continues national lottery battle with damages claim

Gambling Commission made wrong decision to name Allwyn as ‘preferred applicant’ for next 10-year licence, claims Camelot

The National (Scotland)

UK Government must act on collapsed betting company, says Alison Thewliss

ALISON Thewliss has demanded urgent action from the UK Government over collapsed betting company Football Index, with customers left out of pocket…

Nottingham Post

National Lottery players could lose out on millions due to suspension threat

It would be the first time in 30 years

Daily Record

National Lottery could be 'suspended' for first time due to row over licence

The Gambling Commission plans to transfer the licence from Camelot for the first time in 30 years.

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