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Gambling Commission plans tougher supplier enforcement in 2025

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The Gambling Commission plans to increase enforcement against suppliers linked to unlicensed operators in 2025, chief executive Andrew Rhodes said at an industry meeting. Rhodes said the regulator would use covert test purchasing and other investigative tools, and could suspend or revoke licences, stopping the affected activity immediately.

Suppliers serving unlicensed operators risk losing the ability to supply them if the Commission suspends or revokes a licence.

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