UKGC agrees £17m settlement with Entain over online and retail failures

By SectorWire desk · 1 October 2026 · Updated 16 October 2026

Summary

The UKGC said on 17 August 2022 that Entain ENT · GBp 443.70 2026-10-16 Data would pay £17m to settle safer gambling and anti-money laundering breaches. The payment comprises £14m for LC International and £3m for Ladbrokes Betting & Gaming. Additional licence conditions require board oversight of improvements and an independent compliance audit within 12 months.

Why it matters

Entain’s additional licence conditions require board oversight of improvements and an independent compliance audit within 12 months.

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