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UK Gambling Commmission name new boss
Gambling news 10-06-2021

Gambling Commission name interim Chief Executive

The Gambling Commission has announced the appointment of Andrew Rhodes as its new Interim Chief Executive. Rhodes replaces Neil McArthur who departed the Gambling Commission in March after a controversial time in the hot seat, with serious gambling reform ushered in.  With over 20 years of private and public sector experience, Rhodes will join the […]

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Gambling Commission announces review of Gambling Act
Gambling news 12-12-2020

Legal lottery age to lift as Gambling Commission announces review of Act

UK gambling laws will undergo a wide-ranging review after the Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden described the Gambling Act as “an analogue law in a digital age”.  The UK Government has now launched a review of the the Gambling Commission and its functions in a bid to modernise its operations.  The review is also recommending raising […]

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Genesis Global Ltd has had their UK license suspended by the Gambling Commission
Gambling news 22-07-2020

Gambling Commission strips Genesis Global Ltd of licence

THE UK Gambling Commission has stripped popular casino company Genesis Global Limited of its licence after suspected breaches of its conditions. The Gambling Commission said it was forced to take action against the company after a “number of compliance issues” were detected. The Interim suspension of the Genesis Global Limited licence means that 12 casinos […]

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