UK Gambling Commission weighed suspending Evolution licence before €4.75m settlement
Enforcement & compliance · SectorWire deskSource published
Summary
The UK Gambling Commission considered suspending Evolution's licence before the two sides reached a €4.75m regulatory settlement. The regulator cited serious weaknesses in Evolution's anti-money laundering controls, according to a follow-up from the Commission. Evolution's $85m acquisition of Galaxy Gaming appears to have collapsed after two years of work.
Why it matters
The disclosure shows the UK regulator treated Evolution's anti-money laundering controls as serious enough to consider full licence suspension.
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Cite as: SectorWire, “UK Gambling Commission weighed suspending Evolution licence before €4.75m settlement”, 27 July 2026, https://sectorwire.news/item/uk-gambling-commission-weighed-suspending-evolution-licence-before-4-7/
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