News

Gambling Commission holds regional workshops for two popular arcade hotspots

21 June 2017

The Commission hosted a workshop in Grimsby on 14 June, and a second one in Taunton on 21 June, with over 40 local arcade and family entertainment centre owners attending.

Commission urges operators to review when customer identity checks are made

21 June 2017

Gambling operators are being reminded that if they only request identity documents when a customer withdraws their funds they could be putting their business at risk

Gambling Commission backs National Licensing Week

19 June 2017

The Commission is delighted to be taking part in an event aimed at raising awareness of the importance of licensing and how it helps members of the public.

Joint operation results in reduction of gambling adverts placed on illegal websites

13 June 2017

Through a joint operation run by the City of London Police's Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) and the Gambling Commission, there has been a drop in adverts placed for gambling operators on illegal websites

Gambling Commission welcomes Greene King decision by Court of Appeal

01 June 2017

This case will now be returned to the First-tier Tribunal

Latest industry statistics published

25 May 2017

The latest statistics cover the period between October 2015 and September 2016

David Pemberton appointed Gambling Commission Chief Operating Officer

10 May 2017

The Gambling Commission has today announced the appointment of David Pemberton as Chief Operating Officer

Gambling business fined £300,000 for misleading advertising

02 May 2017

Gambling operators must ensure advertising is not falling foul of social responsibility rules or deceiving consumers

Gambling Commission launches 2017/18 business plan and invites the industry to have a say on plans for next three years

06 April 2017

The Gambling Commission has published its Business plan for 2017/2018 outlining its focus and priorities in key areas for the next financial year.

Fairground operators reminded to follow gaming machine rules

03 April 2017

As we approach Easter, fairground operators are being advised by the Gambling Commission to ensure they follow the rules for buying, maintaining and operating gaming machines.