The Gambling Commission has confirmed a significant change to the way regulatory settlement payments will be handled in the United Kingdom. Under the revised policy, all future payments made through regulatory settlements will be transferred directly into the UK Government's Consolidated Fund rather than being allocated to gambling-related research, prevention and treatment initiatives....
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Compliance & AML
March 23, 2026
Isle of Man eyes personal fines for AML failings in gambling
The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission has initiated a significant consultation process that could reshape regulatory enforcement within the island’s gambling sector. The proposed legislative reform seeks to expand...
Regulation
February 9, 2026
UK Gambling Commission consultation on settlement fines reform
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has initiated a formal consultation proposing changes to how fines and regulatory settlement payments are allocated. The consultation seeks to align negotiated settlement payments with...
iGaming News, Laws
December 3, 2025
KSA fines Unibet €4 million for failing duty of care
The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has imposed a substantial fine of €4,000,000 on Optdeck Service Limited, the operator of Unibet in the Netherlands. The fine follows an investigation into...
iGaming News, Laws
August 26, 2025
Lithuania imposes fine on Amber Gaming for gambling violations
The Lithuanian gambling regulator has imposed a €15,000 fine on UAB Amber Gaming after the company was found to have improperly terminated remote gambling contracts with multiple customers. This regulatory...
Compliance & AML
July 12, 2025
EU sanctions compliance burdens local banks
Most local banks are feeling the weight of stringent EU sanctions compliance requirements, which pose significant operational challenges. These regulations demand meticulous diligence and risk assessments, compelling banks to invest...
iGaming News, Laws
July 10, 2025
UK Gambling Commission Links Penalties to Gross Revenue
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), the regulatory authority overseeing gambling activity in Great Britain, is introducing a major shift in the way it calculates financial penalties for operators who breach...
iGaming News, Laws
July 4, 2025
Isle of Man Regulator Fines SK IOM £70,000 for AML Failures
The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has imposed a £70,000 financial penalty on the licensed operator SK IOM after identifying substantial deficiencies in its anti-money laundering (AML) and...
iGaming News, Laws
June 4, 2025
Spelinspektionen fines Betsson for AML failures
The Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen) has issued a formal warning and imposed a significant financial penalty on Betsson Nordic Ltd, a licensed gambling operator in Sweden. The penalty, amounting to...
iGaming News, Laws
May 7, 2025
UKGC considers penalties for Allwyn’s lottery contract failures
The UK's National Lottery operator, Allwyn, is currently facing scrutiny from the UK Gambling Commission over several potential contractual violations. The commission's investigation could lead to financial penalties for the...
iGaming News, Laws
May 6, 2025
Europe Tightens AML Enforcement with €36m in Fines
In a year marked by increased vigilance and rigorous enforcement, European regulators have intensified their efforts to combat money laundering, targeting payment and e-money firms that fall short in implementing...
Finance News, Laws
May 5, 2025
Malta’s Minimal Fines for Financial Misconduct
Fines in Malta for financial misconduct often fall dramatically short of the potential risks faced by firms engaging in questionable practices. As regulatory bodies strive to maintain market integrity, the...
Market Analysis
February 13, 2025
Evolution AB: Legal Troubles and Financial Risk
Evolution AB faces regulatory risks due to reliance on grey markets, with potential fines and financial losses in key regions.