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UKGC lifts Victoria Gate Casino licence suspension after compliance changes

Enforcement & compliance

The UK Gambling Commission lifted the suspension of Victoria Gate Casino’s licence on 25 November, allowing the Leeds casino to reopen during an ongoing review. The operator made changes to casino leadership, compliance oversight, safer-gambling policies and anti-money-laundering training, and agreed to an independent audit within six weeks; the UKGC said it would continue monitoring compliance.

The casino can resume operations, but the UKGC’s review and monitoring continue and an independent audit is due within six weeks.

Earlier fines and penalties by UKGC

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Deadheat RacingNot statedUKGC suspends Deadheat Racing licence during suitability investigationNot stated
Deadheat RacingNot statedUKGC suspends Deadheat Racing licences over suspected AML and social responsibility failuresNot stated
Playbook GamingGBP 250,000Playbook Gaming surrenders UK licences after £250,000 penaltyNot stated
Deadheat RacingNot statedGambling Commission suspends Deadheat Racing licences during reviewNot stated
VideoslotsGBP 650,000UK Gambling Commission fines Videoslots £650,000 over control failuresNot stated

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