The Gambling Commission suspended Wyke Gaming & Amusement Centre’s licence in Bradford last week, citing failures involving a multi-operator self-exclusion scheme, category B machine limits and dispute referrals. The suspension will remain until the Commission verifies that the operator’s facilities comply with requirements.
The operator cannot resume licensed activity until the Commission verifies compliance.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TGP Europe | GBP 3,300,000 | TGP Europe surrenders UK licence after £3.3m penalty | Not stated | |
| Spreadex | GBP 2,022,000 | UK Gambling Commission fines Spreadex £2.022m over compliance failures | Not stated | |
| Not named | GBP 17,580 | DRA bans Andy Jenkins for 11 years over match-fixing and betting breaches | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | UKGC charges 15 people over alleged insider betting on election | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | UK Gambling Commission charges 15 over alleged 2024 election betting cheating | Not stated |
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