The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued a stern warning to licensed operators after discovering that their casino games have been appearing on unlicensed websites available to British consumers. This development has prompted the Commission to take a stronger stance against unregulated gambling operations, emphasizing the risks they pose to consumers and the potential consequences for license holders. Unlicensed gambling platforms do not adhere to the stringent regulatory standards imposed on licensed operators in Great Britain. These unauthorized sites often lack essential safeguards, including social responsibility measures and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) controls, leaving consumers vulnerable to fraud, data privacy breaches, and irresponsible gambling practices. The UKGC highlighted the fact that such sites frequently target individuals who have self-excluded via schemes such as GAMSTOP. The responsibility of B2B operators The UKGC has identified that some licensed operators’ gaming products, including live casino games and slots, are being supplied to illegal operators through third-party resellers. In many cases, these resellers have violated… Read More

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