888 UK Limited enforcement action
UKGC enforcement action - August 2024

Summary

Financial Penalty

£23,000

What This Means for Consumers

888 UK Limited remains licensed and active in the UK. While the operator self-reported and fixed this specific issue, it's one of several regulatory actions taken against the company.

Full Details

The Gambling Commission (UKGC) has imposed a £23,000 financial penalty on 888 UK Limited. The action, dated 19 August 2024, followed an investigation that found the operator had broken a key licensing rule.

The regulator found that 888 UK Limited breached rules preventing the use of credit cards for gambling (Licence Condition 6.1.2). A financial penalty is a fine issued for non-compliance with licence conditions. It's a common tool the UKGC uses to address operator failings.

In its decision, the UKGC noted that the operator identified the breach itself and reported it proactively. 888 UK Limited also took immediate action to fix the failings and cooperated with the investigation. This isn't the first time the operator has faced regulatory action, as it has a history of other financial penalties.

Key Findings

  • Financial penalty of £23,000
  • Action taken on 19 August 2024
  • Breach of rules on the use of credit cards (Licence Condition 6.1.2)

Timeline

Enforcement action timeline — Source: UKGC Regulatory Actions Register
Action Date 19 August 2024

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Written by

Regulatory Affairs Editor

LLB (Hons) in Law, University of Bristol. Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Regulation, University of Reading.

James has spent 12 years in gambling compliance and regulatory technology, previously working as Senior Compliance Analyst at a UK-based regulatory consultancy advising licensed operators on LCCP adherence.