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Entain backs proposals to tackle illegal gambling in the UK and abroad

Regulation

Entain backed a Regulus Partners report proposing measures to counter unlicensed gambling in the UK and international markets. The report estimated a potential £340m UK tax gap across the next parliament and outlined measures including payment and website blocking, advertising restrictions, criminal enforcement and a public blacklist.

The proposals could affect operators’ payment access, advertising and exposure to enforcement in markets where unlicensed gambling is targeted.

End-of-day close Entain (ENT), GBp, to 8 November 2024
Story date12 August 20248 November 2024

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Gambling Commission backs police operation against illegal gambling in Sheffield and Doncaster

The Gambling Commission supported South Yorkshire Police operations in Sheffield and Doncaster on 4 and 5 August. Officers found 16 illegal betting terminals, cash and gold, and arrested three people; the action involved several regional and local partners.

According to the regulator's notice, the Gambling Commission backed a joint police effort in Sheffield and Doncaster aimed at unlawful betting and suspected organised crime. The activity took place on 4 and 5 August under Operation Duxford and Operation Snaresbrook.

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