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Royal Courts of Justice dismisses civil claim against UK Gambling Commission

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The Royal Courts of Justice dismissed Lee Feldman and Kenneth Alexander’s civil claims against the UK Gambling Commission on 19 January 2026. The claimants alleged misuse of personal information and breaches of confidentiality; Mrs Justice Eady rejected all their claims and ordered them to pay the Commission’s legal costs.

The ruling resolves the claim against the regulator and requires the claimants to cover its legal costs.

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Gambling Commission acting CEO defends financial risk assessments against criticism

The Gambling Commission's acting CEO said financial risk assessments leave more than 97% of accounts untouched. The acting CEO accused opponents of using minor points to pick apart the reforms.

Sarah Gardner, the acting chief executive of the regulator, has pushed back at what she characterised as minor objections being used to dismantle the reforms, according to a news report. She maintains that financial risk assessments leave more than 97% of accounts untouched.

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