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UKGC issues Urgent Warning on Licensed Software appearing on Illegal Platforms

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Posted on 31 January 2025 by "T".

Addressing unlicensed gambling is a key priority for the UK Gambling Commission, as part of its broader goal to prevent gambling from becoming a source of crime and to disrupt illegal activities on a large scale.

The Commission has become aware that casino games provided by licensed operators are appearing on unlicensed websites, which are illegally accessible to consumers in Great Britain (GB).

These markets are unregulated and do not offer the same safeguards required of licensed operators. They often target vulnerable individuals, such as those who have self-excluded through the GAMSTOP scheme. Additionally, these websites may lack sufficient social responsibility and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) controls, exposing customers to risks such as fraud, data privacy issues, and unfair practices. Therefore, it is essential that the Commission works closely with the gambling industry and key stakeholders to take all necessary actions to mitigate risks to GB consumers.

Business-to-Business (B2B) operators, including those offering live games, live casinos, and slots, have an important role to play in addressing the illegal gambling market. The Commission has identified cases where third-party resellers have unlawfully distributed games supplied by licensed operators, often in violation of their contractual obligations. In these instances, operators may have been negligent in allowing such activities to occur, potentially jeopardizing their own licenses.

The Commission advises operators to closely monitor their business relationships to ensure that partners are not facilitating illegal gambling in the GB market. If any non-compliance is identified, operators should immediately terminate those relationships.

It is also crucial that licensees engage proactively with the Commission when such activities are detected, providing a clear plan of action to stop the illegal activities swiftly. Promptly notifying the Commission and outlining the steps taken to address the issue is a minimum requirement.

The Commission is taking a proactive stance on this issue and may, at any time, conduct test purchasing activities to investigate potential breaches.

Source: https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/news/article/industry-warning-notice-licenced-software-appearing-on-illegal-market


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3 comments on "UKGC issues Urgent Warning on Licensed Software appearing on Illegal Platforms"


 dule-vu31/01/2025 12:41:46 GMT
yeah, they want to do everything to make more restrictions to uk players and we know whats happening in last years on their market! on this way they want to stop players to make deposits on sites that dont have uk licence and where players can spend as much as they want! we will see will this have affect!
 bjani5531/01/2025 16:43:09 GMT
What impact they can achieve. It will be a very difficult fight.
 dule-vu31/01/2025 17:14:36 GMT
no, they can stop everything! they already made max bets per spin, how much you can lose, you can buy bonus on slots and much more! its so hard to play slots on sites that have uk license!

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