UKGC news – updates from the United Kingdom Gambling Commission that are worth knowing.
In this section of our casino news, you can keep up to date on all the latest news and trends from the UKGC. You’ll find information about new casino regulations, rules, publications and more. We only write about news that are relevant for our players – to keep you informed without being overwhelmed.
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If you’ve been wondering whether you can use credit cards to gamble at online casinos in the UK, the answer is no. Since April 2020, the UK Gambling Commission has enforced a ban on using credit cards for gambling, both…
It’s no secret that there’s a lot of money in gambling. But how much? Just over £15 billion, or £15,122,210,000 to be exact. These are numbers released by the UK Gambling Commission and account for all licensed (!) gambling activities…
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission has published new data showing the impact Covid-19 has had on gambling. This new data looks specifically at how the lockdown-easing affected online gambling this summer. Background of the new data Back in April, when…
On April 14th 2020, a ban on credit cards as payment method on online casinos was put in place by the United Kingdom Gambling Commission. But in June 2020, a loophole in the system was explained on BBCs Radio 4…
Twice a year – in May and November – the UKGC publish the latest information on the sectors it regulates. In this article, we take a look at the most interesting casino statistics from 2020 and also explain them in…
The UK Gambling Commission has issued new guidelines to betting firms with tighter measures during the COVID-19 lockdown. The guidelines published on May 12th are put in place to ensure that casino players are protected from problem gambling. The new…
The UK Gambling Commission has issued several warnings and fines to operators over issues with third-party websites and failure to protect problem gamblers. Many casino operators have been warned that they can face regulatory action. Some operators have already been…
