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• UKGC Executive Director Reassures Operators On Frictionless Risk Checks And Pledges National Assessment Of Illegal Markets

  Published: Apr 29, 2026

  Section: Online Gambling

  Tim Miller, Executive Director of the UK Gambling Commission, has clarified that high-spending players will not be required to provide bank statements or intrusive financial docume...

• Legal Experts Weigh Future Of UK White Label Gambling Sponsorships As Government Targets Unlicensed Operators In Football

  Published: Mar 23, 2026

  Section: Online Gambling

  The UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is considering a ban on unlicensed gambling sponsorships in football to combat black market threats and organized crime. While...

• Betting and Gaming Council Debuts "Spot The Black Market" Interactive Game to Combat Rising Unregulated Gambling in the UK

  Published: Mar 5, 2026

  Section: Online Gambling

  The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has launched an interactive quiz designed to educate consumers on the dangers of illegal gambling platforms. The initiative arrives amid growin...

• Proposed UK License Fee Surge Threatens Profitability for Regulated Operators

  Published: Feb 13, 2026

  Section: Online Gambling

  The British government has introduced a consultation to increase Gambling Commission license fees by nearly 30% starting in 2026. Industry experts warn that the cumulative effect o...