The UK Gambling Commission has intensified its efforts to combat illegal gambling by blocking millions of URLs. The regulator flagged and referred 7.7 million URLs to search engines, resulting in the removal of over 3 million URLs and the full delisting of 1,835 websites.
A new report by the British Horseracing Authority highlights a significant increase in illegal gambling activities in Britain. Despite ongoing efforts to combat unregulated gambling, one in five visits to betting websites in the first seven months of 2026 were tied to illegal operators.
The UK Gambling Commission has settled with Rank Group PLC for £5 million due to deficiencies in anti-money laundering and social responsibility obligations. The regulator emphasized that these risks are present in both online and land-based sectors.
The UK Gambling Commission has introduced new measures to make slot machines safer and fairer. These changes include improved gambling management tools and session information for consumers. The new standards were developed based on extensive consultation with stakeholders.
The Gambling Commission has suspended the licenses of BresBet Ltd and Bet St George Ltd due to compliance issues. The regulator will review the licenses under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2025.
Vicky Foxcroft MP has been appointed as the new gambling minister in the UK, replacing Baroness Fiona Twycross. She advocates for an evidence-based approach to regulating the industry.