Gambling Commission removes 3.04 million URLs in six months
The removals and cease-and-desist notices show the Commission’s enforcement activity, while survey results indicate unauthorised-site use among online gamblers.
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Gambling Commission acting chief executive addresses sector leaders
Gambling businesses can use the Commission’s stated priorities to understand its engagement and work on the Gambling Act Review, National Lottery and illegal gambling.
Source: UKGC
Bedfordshire coroner calls for National Lottery inclusion in GAMSTOP
Any change could extend self-exclusion coverage to National Lottery draw-based games.
Appointment
Sarah Fox to join Gambling Commission executive team on secondment
The Commission’s policy, research, statistics and National Lottery regulation functions will be led by a senior DCMS gambling and lotteries leader.
Source: UKGC
NAO reviews Gambling Commission oversight of National Lottery licence
The review examines how the Gambling Commission and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport designed, awarded and oversaw the licence transition.
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NAO investigates fourth National Lottery licence award and transition
The inquiry scrutinises the public bodies’ management of the National Lottery licence and its implementation.
Belgian Gaming Commission clarifies oversight of National Lottery products
The distinction clarifies which National Lottery products fall under the commission’s oversight.
Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Gambling Commission welcomes Allwyn player protections for National Lottery
Operators must account for the regulator’s expectations for player protection across online and retail lottery channels.
UKGC urges Allwyn to raise National Lottery returns and maintain safeguards
Allwyn’s lottery performance and player-protection standards are under scrutiny from the UK regulator.
Gambling Commission reports £7.935bn National Lottery sales in 2025-26
The figures give lottery operators and investors an updated view of sales and growth across the two lottery segments.
Appointment
UK MPs question Allwyn UK interim chief executive appointment
The unanswered suitability questions put scrutiny on the appointment process for the National Lottery operator’s interim chief executive.
Licence
IGT holds licences across US online casino states and international regulators
IGT's licensing footprint and Apollo ownership matter to operators assessing it as a supplier in regulated markets.
Court of Appeal dismisses National Lottery licence tender appeal
The dismissal closes the legal challenge to the Gambling Commission's National Lottery licence award, removing uncertainty for the incumbent and bidders.
Court of Appeal rejects TNLC and Northern & Shell National Lottery appeal request
The refusal ends the remaining legal route against the fourth National Lottery licence awarded to Allwyn UK, removing uncertainty for the operator and the Gambling Commission.
Court of Appeal upholds Allwyn’s National Lottery licence award
The ruling upholds Allwyn’s licence award but leaves operators facing potential further regulatory scrutiny of its commitments.
Appointment
Gambling Commission appoints Sarah Fox to lead policy, research and National Lottery regulation
Her remit connects policy, research and National Lottery regulation, making her leadership relevant to operators and lottery stakeholders.
Licence
Rwanda grants three betting licences under revised framework
Rwanda approved three international betting operators under its stricter licensing system via its lottery and gambling commission.
Licence
Rwanda approves betting and casino licences for three operators
The approvals determine which online betting and casino services the three operators may offer in Rwanda.