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 Great Britain. The newly advertised role reflects the Commission’s continued focus on strengthening enforcement capabilities in an increasingly digital gambling environment where offshore operators and online platforms present complex regulatory challenges....
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