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Gambling Commission suspends Wyke Gaming licence over compliance failures

Enforcement & compliance

The Gambling Commission has suspended Wyke Gaming & Amusement Centre’s licence with immediate effect. The regulator cited failures involving a multi-operator self-exclusion scheme, alternative dispute resolution arrangements and the limit on Category B machines; the suspension will remain until compliance is verified.

The suspension prevents the adult gaming centre from operating under its licence until the regulator verifies compliance.

Earlier fines and penalties by UKGC

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
TGP EuropeGBP 3,300,000TGP Europe surrenders UK licence after £3.3m penaltyNot stated
SpreadexGBP 2,022,000UK Gambling Commission fines Spreadex £2.022m over compliance failuresNot stated
Not namedGBP 17,580DRA bans Andy Jenkins for 11 years over match-fixing and betting breachesNot stated
Not namedNot statedUKGC charges 15 people over alleged insider betting on electionNot stated
Not namedNot statedUK Gambling Commission charges 15 over alleged 2024 election betting cheatingNot stated

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