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UK Gambling Commission brings election betting charges against 15 people

Enforcement & compliance

The UK Gambling Commission has brought charges against 15 people over bets on the date of the 2024 UK general election, alleging they used confidential information to gain an unfair advantage. Several defendants indicated not-guilty pleas; all were released on unconditional bail ahead of a preliminary hearing at Southwark Crown Court on 11 July.

The case concerns alleged use of confidential information in betting and the Gambling Commission’s enforcement remit.

Earlier fines and penalties by UKGC

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Wyke Gaming & Amusement CentreNot statedGambling Commission suspends Wyke Gaming licence in BradfordNot stated
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

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