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Gambling Commission suspends Victoria Gate Casino licence in Leeds

Enforcement & compliance

The Gambling Commission suspended Victoria Gate Casino’s operating licence and began an immediate review after concerns about anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing controls. The regulator said a recent compliance assessment raised concerns about the casino’s controls and management decisions; the venue closed on 31 October.

The suspension and review make the casino’s anti-money-laundering controls and management decisions immediate regulatory concerns.

Earlier fines and penalties by UKGC

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Victoria Gate CasinoNot statedUKGC suspends Victoria Gate Casino licence pending suitability reviewNot stated
VGC LeedsNot statedUKGC suspends Victoria Gate Casino licence over AML concernsNot stated
VGC LeedsNot statedGambling Commission suspends VGC Leeds casino licencesNot stated
SPRIBENot statedUKGC suspends Spribe licence and orders hosting to stopNot stated
VGC LeedsNot statedGambling Commission suspends VGC Leeds operating licence during reviewNot stated

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