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Record Fine For Betway

Online sportsbook, Betway like to be number one in the industry. And so their new honor came as a nice surprise. In fact it was a record fine for Betway of $11.6 million for accepting bets with stolen funds. Next to actually losing their licence, this was the UK’s biggest fine for a bookmaker and was part of a settlement for a number of serious compliance failings. ... read more

Sexy Outfits at ICE London Trade Show

As if people don’t have better things to do. This week saw yet another round of criticism over the lewd and sexy outfits at ICE London Trade Show. There were over 600 exhibition tables with many performers and models helping out in the various booths and tables. ... read more

What is the UK Gambling Commission?

In 2005, under the Gambling Act, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) was born. It’s purpose is to regulate commercial gambling in Great Britain. Being sponsored by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) and it sets out the licensing conditions and codes of practice. ... read more

Dealing With Unfair Withdrawal Restrictions at UK Gambling Sites

Nobody likes to admit it: we don’t bother reading the terms and conditions beforehand. We simply click agree. Sometimes, the small print in those texts come back to haunt us later just like the unfair withdrawal restrictions at certain gambling sites. Fortunately, the UK authority is finally dealing with this issue. ... read more