iGaming regulation10 November 20261 min read

UKGC expands illegal-gambling enforcement to funds, advertising and suppliers

The UK Gambling Commission said it is broadening enforcement beyond website removals to target payments, advertising, assets and businesses supporting unlicensed operators. It has referred more than £40 million in suspected criminal funds to partner agencies for possible asset freezing since…

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Gambling Commission Targets Illegal Operators’ Funds

The UK Gambling Commission said it will increasingly target the financial flows, advertising channels and game suppliers supporting illegal gambling operators, rather than focusing only on website removal. Since January, it has referred more than £40 million in suspected criminal funds to partner…

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UK launches independent review of gambling legislation

A newly established Gambling Policy Commission began reviewing whether the Gambling Act 2005 remains suitable for online gambling and newer products such as prediction markets. Evidence submissions are due by 12 February 2027, with a final report expected in 2028.

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UKGC removes more than three million illegal-gambling URLs

The UK Gambling Commission said search engines removed 3,038,969 URLs linked to illegal gambling between April and September 2026. The regulator also referred more than 7.8 million URLs for removal and issued 1,005 cease-and-desist notices during the period.

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UKGC expands illegal-gambling enforcement to funds, advertising and suppliers

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