The Gambling Commission told a media outlet on 24 March 2026 that its investigation into Allwyn had not concluded. Allwyn said it had met the requirements for the Fourth National Lottery Licence.
Allwyn’s licence requirements are reported as met, but the regulator’s investigation remains unresolved.
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Big Daddy Gaming has obtained a supplier licence from Britain's Gambling Commission, the slot studio announced. The approval adds the UK to its existing licences in Sweden and Malta, the company said. CEO Erland Hellström said the licence rounds off the studio's first year of operations.
The Gambling Commission has suspended Targetlocal Ltd’s remote gambling licence while it reviews alleged anti-money laundering failings. The regulator said the suspension remains until it is satisfied the business complies; customers can access their accounts and withdraw funds, and the company may continue non-remote general betting.
The UK Gambling Commission considered suspending Evolution's licence before the two sides reached a €4.75m regulatory settlement. The regulator cited serious weaknesses in Evolution's anti-money laundering controls, according to a follow-up from the Commission. Evolution's $85m acquisition of Galaxy Gaming appears to have collapsed after two years of work.
Francesco Rodano, Group Head of Responsible Gaming, said AI systems can identify online players at risk of developing problematic gambling behaviour weeks or, in some cases, months in advance. He said the systems analyse player histories, assign daily risk scores from zero to one hundred and can guide tailored interventions, including contact from trained staff.
Malta’s detailed opinion extended the EU notification period for Austria’s proposed gambling reforms to 7 December 2026, reportedly delaying the process beyond its expected 5 November end. Austria still aims to launch a competitive licensed market in October 2027, when Win2Day’s licence expires. The proposals would require online operators serving Austrian customers to cease that activity by 1 January 2027 to qualify for future licences.