Malta Media’s five-year investigation does not declare Evolution guilty of every allegation or Black Cube right about everything. It reconstructs the record, including the newly public Spectrum report and shows why the simple victory narrative does not survive a full reading of the documents....
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Investigations & Analysis
September 9, 2026
Evolution Spectrum Report findings raise fresh compliance concerns
Playtech went public through the London Stock Exchange this morning, saying the Spectrum Report validates key parts of the Black Cube investigation. Having now read the report material filed yesterday,...
Gambling Authorities
July 24, 2026
UK Gambling Commission confirms regulatory fines will go to treasury
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...
Partnerships & Expansion
July 23, 2026
Peter & Sons strengthens UK growth through Hollywoodbets UK partnership
Barcelona-based iGaming content studio Peter & Sons has continued its international expansion after entering a new content partnership with Hollywoodbets UK. The agreement will see the studio's portfolio of online...
Investigations
July 23, 2026
Evolution fined £4.75m as illegal operators remain anonymous
The UK Gambling Commission has finally published its settlement with Evolution after genuine Evolution games were found on six unlicensed websites operated by two companies. The Commission says these websites...
Responsible Gambling
July 22, 2026
TaDa Gaming strengthens UK market trust through responsible gaming strategy
Since entering the United Kingdom's regulated gambling market in 2025, TaDa Gaming has continued to strengthen its reputation by placing responsible gaming at the centre of its long-term business strategy....
Market Analysis
July 20, 2026
Evolution reports resilient first-half 2026 results despite revenue decline
Evolution delivered a mixed financial performance during the first half of 2026 as the company reported a modest decline in revenue while continuing to increase profitability. The gaming technology supplier...
Laws
June 19, 2026
UKGC unveils £26 million crackdown on illegal gambling sites
The UK Gambling Commission crackdown on illegal gambling activity has entered a new phase following the announcement of a £26 million investment package aimed at strengthening enforcement efforts across the...
Laws
June 8, 2026
UK regulator to introduce AI monitoring system for gambling advertising
The United Kingdom is preparing to introduce a new artificial intelligence-driven monitoring initiative aimed at strengthening oversight of gambling advertising across digital platforms. The move reflects a broader regulatory effort...
Laws
May 25, 2026
UK Gambling Commission intensifies action against illegal lotteries
The UK Gambling Commission is preparing to increase enforcement efforts against illegal lotteries as licensed society lotteries across Great Britain continue to achieve record financial results. The regulator has warned...
Gambling Authorities
May 7, 2026
UKGC hires Head of Illegal Markets to tackle unlicensed online gambling
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has launched a recruitment process for a permanent Head of Illegal Markets as the regulator intensifies efforts to combat unlicensed gambling operators targeting consumers across...
Responsible Gambling
April 17, 2026
UKGC moves financial risk checks pilot into detailed analysis phase
The UK Gambling Commission has formally progressed its financial risk assessments pilot into a detailed analytical phase, marking a significant procedural step in the ongoing reform of gambling regulation in...
Licences
April 2, 2026
UK Gambling Commission restores Spribe licence after suspension
The UK Gambling Commission has formally lifted the suspension of the licence held by Spribe OÜ, allowing the company to resume offering gambling software services within Great Britain. The decision,...
Gambling Law & Taxation
April 1, 2026
UKGC Response to Remote Gaming Duty and Black Market Risks
The UK Gambling Commission has formally addressed growing industry concerns surrounding potential increases to Remote Gaming Duty, often referred to as RGD, while reinforcing the limits of its institutional role....
Regulation & Licensing
March 18, 2026
UK Gambling Commission updates LCCP rules for operators in 2026
The UK Gambling Commission has outlined a series of regulatory updates to its Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice, commonly referred to as the LCCP, that are scheduled to take...
Compliance & AML
March 11, 2026
UKGC reminds Cheltenham bookmakers of AML duties
UK Gambling Commission has issued a reminder to on-course bookmakers operating during the Cheltenham Festival regarding their responsibilities under anti-money laundering rules. The regulator emphasized that licensees must maintain robust...
People & Appointments
March 6, 2026
Andrew Rhodes to leave UKGC amid interest from Hawkbridge advisory
The leadership transition at the UK Gambling Commission has attracted significant attention after its chief executive Andrew Rhodes confirmed plans to step down and pursue a role within the wider...
Regulation
March 4, 2026
BGC launches Black Market iGaming awareness game in UK
The Betting and Gaming Council has introduced a new interactive online initiative designed to inform consumers about the risks associated with unregulated gambling websites. The campaign centres on a digital...
Gambling Law & Taxation
March 2, 2026
Richard Desmond £70m claim dismissed by Competition Appeal Tribunal
The Competition Appeal Tribunal has dismissed a claim brought by entities associated with media proprietor Richard Desmond alleging that Camelot Group, now part of Allwyn UK, benefited from an unlawful...
Licences
February 11, 2026
Platipus Gaming secures B2B licence from UK Gambling Commission
Platipus Gaming has obtained a B2B licence from the UK Gambling Commission, authorising the company to supply gaming content to licensed operators within the United Kingdom’s regulated gambling market. The...
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...
Regulation
February 5, 2026
UK gambling regulator clarifies treatment of prediction markets
The UK Gambling Commission has issued a detailed explanation of how prediction markets would be regulated under existing legislation in Great Britain. This clarification comes at a time of growing...
Compliance & AML
January 26, 2026
Meta under scrutiny for illegal gambling adverts on social media
Meta faces growing criticism for its role in hosting and profiting from illegal gambling advertisements on its social media platforms. Industry bodies and regulators in Europe and the United Kingdom...
Compliance & AML
January 20, 2026
UK Gambling Commission urges industry action against illegal gambling
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued an urgent call for tighter cooperation between regulators and the licensed gambling industry to confront the growing challenge of illegal gambling operations....
Business & Finance
January 8, 2026
UK Gambling Commission reports rising legal costs in 2024–25
The UK Gambling Commission has reported a significant increase in annual expenditure for the financial year 2024–25, with the regulator’s legal costs associated with the fourth National Lottery licence competition...
Compliance & AML
January 7, 2026
UKGC reports record compliance actions and declining penalties
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has reported a significant increase in compliance activity for the fiscal year 2024-25, completing nearly 3,000 more interventions than in any previous year. The Commission...
Responsible Gambling
January 6, 2026
eGaming Integrity launches independent Safer Gambling Audit Service
eGaming Integrity, a leading compliance and internal audit advisory firm, has formally announced the launch of its Safer Gambling Audit Service, a new initiative designed to provide independent assurance to...