Gambling Commission issues update highlighting regulatory action and industry guidance

The fortnightly update highlights a mix of enforcement action, policy developments and organisational news.

Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited fined £900,000 A Commission investigation found social responsibility failures at the operator behind betfred.com. The business will pay £900,000 as part of a regulatory settlement.

Stakelogic BV to pay £122,835 for product design breaches The software supplier ran online slots faster than the permitted minimum 2.5‑second spin interval, resulting in a financial penalty.

DCMS publishes response on Gambling Commission funding Following a consultation held earlier this year, DCMS has set out its position on future funding arrangements for the regulator.

Commission seeks industry proposals to reduce regulatory burdens Operators are invited to submit ideas for removing unnecessary regulatory requirements while maintaining consumer protection and the licensing objectives.

Two individuals admit General Election betting offences Craig Williams and Amy Hind pleaded guilty on 29 June to cheating offences under section 42(1)(a) of the Gambling Act 2005.

Tim Miller to leave the Commission After a decade as Executive Director of Policy and Research, Tim Miller will depart the organisation in September 2026.

New qualitative research on affected others Senior analyst Amandeep Manku introduces research exploring the experiences of people harmed indirectly by gambling, emphasising lived experience from the outset