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Gambling Commission investigation leads to UK charges over unlicensed betting

Enforcement & compliance

Haydon Simcock has been charged with providing gambling facilities without a licence and advertising betting offers in the UK, following an investigation led by the Gambling Commission with Staffordshire Police. The alleged offences cover periods between 26 May 2023 and 11 September 2024; Simcock is due before Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on 24 March.

The case concerns alleged unlicensed gambling provision and advertising, with a court appearance scheduled.

Earlier fines and penalties by UKGC

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Mastercard, VisaNot statedUKGC says it will act against unlicensed gambling sites accepting card paymentsNot stated
Aspire Global, AG Communications LimitedGBP 1,400,000UKGC secures £1.4m settlement from Aspire Global over compliance failuresNot stated
Merkur SlotsGBP 95,450UK Gambling Commission fines Merkur Slots £95,450 over customer interaction failuresNot stated

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