888 UK Limited
The UK Gambling Commission fined 888 UK Limited £23,000 on 19 August 2024. The penalty was for a breach of rules that prevent the use of credit cards for gambling.
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
| Action Date | 19 August 2024 |
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