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Craig Williams admits gambling-law offence over UK election bets

Enforcement & compliance

Former UK MP Craig Williams pleaded guilty at Southwark Crown Court to a gambling-law offence linked to bets on the timing of the 2024 general election, reportedly using confidential information from his government role. The bets totalled just over GBP 370; sentencing is pending the conclusion of related trials, while the UK Gambling Commission has closed Operation Scott.

The case concerns the use of confidential political information in betting and the integrity of regulated markets.

Earlier fines and penalties by UKGC

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
StakelogicGBP 122,835UKGC fines Stakelogic £122,835 over slot spin speedsNot stated
Not namedGBP 26,000,000UK Gambling Commission allocates £26m to tackle illegal gambling sitesNot stated

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