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West Midlands Police warn of marked-card scams in illegal Birmingham cardrooms

Enforcement & compliance

West Midlands Police warned that illegal cardrooms in Birmingham were using infrared cameras to identify marked poker cards and target players. The force said it had taken enforcement action against four illegal gambling locations this year and asked residents and businesses to report suspicious activity.

The warning alerts operators and the public to criminal practices linked to illegal gambling venues in Birmingham.

Earlier fines and penalties by UKGC

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
ProgressPlayGBP 1,000,000UKGC fines ProgressPlay £1m for AML and social responsibility failuresNot stated
Allwyn, VodafoneGBP 350,000,000UKGC begins enforcement action against Allwyn over National Lottery upgrade delayNot stated
Boldwood SoftwareNot statedGSC bars Boldwood Software owner from Isle of Man gambling roles indefinitelyNot stated
Taichi Tech Limited, FafabetGBP 170,000UKGC fines Fafabet £170,000 over unfair terms and compliance failuresNot stated
Not namedNot statedUK Gambling Commission brings election betting charges against 15 peopleNot stated

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