The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is taking a more aggressive stance on supplier compliance in 2025, emphasizing the importance of operators conducting thorough due diligence on their business partners. Speaking at the International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA) webinar on January 15, UKGC chief executive Andrew Rhodes underscored the need for greater vigilance to prevent partnerships with unlicensed operators. Rhodes pointed to the recent case of Evolution Malta, which came under regulatory scrutiny after its games were found to be available on unlicensed platforms targeting UK players. He reiterated that if the Commission decides to revoke a supplier’s license, their operations will be halted immediately. “Whatever they are supplying you with, stops—immediately,” he warned, emphasizing the serious consequences for businesses relying on such suppliers. To address illegal gambling operations, the UKGC has adopted an upstream disruption strategy, focusing on internet service providers (ISPs), payment processors, and software providers. The Commission’s latest approach includes covert test purchasing and advanced investigative techniques… Read More

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