UK Gambling Commission Fines Holland Park Leisure £150,000 Over Self-Exclusion Failures
Holland Park Leisure must pay £150,000 and undergo an independent audit after UKGC found failures involving the mandatory self-exclusion scheme.
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Consumer Protection
Peter Knutsson Takes Over as Sweden’s Gambling Regulator Chief
Peter Knutsson began a six-year term as head of Spelinspektionen on August 17, bringing consumer-law, advertising and public-policy experience.
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UKGC Research Maps Illegal Lotteries on Social Media
Illegal online lotteries and raffles run by individuals are reaching UK consumers through TikTok and other social-media channels, according to new research published by the UK Gambling Commission. The work examined how paid-entry, chance-based draws are promoted and how users understand the risks and legal status of the offers. The research found that exposure can […]
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New UK Rules Require Immediate Removal of Non-Compliant Gaming Machines
UK Licence Condition 18.1.1 takes effect on 29 July 2026, requiring non-remote operators to stop offering gaming machines flagged by the regulator.
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DraftKings Sues Philadelphia Over Betting Promotions and Consumer Protection Probe
DraftKings has sued Philadelphia to block a local consumer protection probe into sportsbook promotions, bonuses, VIP programs and responsible gambling controls.
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