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HMRC charges 11 men over alleged Turkish gambling operation

Enforcement & compliance

HMRC charged 11 men, including former Entain chief executive Kenny Alexander and other former directors, over alleged conduct involving GVC Holdings’ Turkish online gambling business between 2011 and 2018. Entain said neither the company nor its group had been charged, and that the individuals named were no longer employed by it. The charges carry potential prison terms of up to 10 years and unlimited fines.

The proceedings concern alleged conduct involving a former Entain business, while the company says it is not charged.

End-of-day close Entain (ENT), GBp, to 13 October 2025
Story date15 July 202513 October 2025

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Entain LSE: ENT

Financial year ended 31 December 2025

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GBP 5.26bn
Operating income
GBP 495.7m

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