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UKGC suspends Victoria Gate Casino licence over AML concerns

Enforcement & compliance

The UK Gambling Commission suspended VGC Leeds Limited’s operating licence on 31 October, closing Victoria Gate Casino in Leeds. The commission said its assessment found failures in the casino’s AML policies and controls, alongside concerns about decision-making and its response to financial crime risks. The regulator said it will continue reviewing the case to determine next steps.

The casino’s AML failures and decision-making concerns put its operations on hold while the UKGC reviews next steps.

Earlier fines and penalties by UKGC

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
SPRIBENot statedUKGC suspends Spribe licence and orders hosting to stopNot stated
VGC LeedsNot statedGambling Commission suspends VGC Leeds operating licence during reviewNot stated
SPRIBENot statedUK Gambling Commission suspends Spribe OÜ operating licenceNot stated
EvolutionNot statedEvolution expects UKGC investigation to conclude by end of 2025Not stated
Taichi Tech Limited, FafabetGBP 170,000UKGC fines Fafabet £170,000 over unfair terms and compliance failuresNot stated

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