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Manchester police arrest two in illegal gambling venue investigation

Enforcement & compliance

Police, the Gambling Commission and Manchester City Council carried out an operation at a suspected illegal gambling venue in central Manchester on 28 May, the report said. Officers arrested a 33-year-old man and a 66-year-old woman on suspicion of offences under the Gambling Act 2005 and Licensing Act 2003; both remained in custody for questioning.

The investigation signals enforcement activity against suspected unlicensed gambling premises in Manchester.

Earlier fines and penalties by UKGC

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
BloxFlip, RobloxNot statedBloxFlip reportedly relaunches Roblox-linked gambling site under new ownershipNot stated
Not namedGBP 26,000,000UKGC pledges stronger action against illegal lotteries in Great BritainNot stated
Octobet, SportitoNot statedUK Gambling Commission penalises Octobet and Sportito over compliance failuresNot stated

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