License Revocation

Biddle Jack Robert

By James Hartley · Fact-checked by Mark Sullivan, Corporate Investigations Editor

The UK Gambling Commission revoked the Personal Functional Licence of Biddle Jack Robert on 24 November 2025. The action followed a review that raised serious concerns about his suitability, competence, and integrity.

Biddle Jack Robert enforcement action
UKGC enforcement action - November 2025

Summary

What This Means for Consumers

This action prevents Biddle Jack Robert from holding a key position at any UK-licensed gambling company. It's a measure designed to protect consumers by ensuring that people in management roles meet the required standards.

Full Details

The UK Gambling Commission took significant regulatory action against Biddle Jack Robert, revoking his Personal Functional Licence (PFL) on 24 November 2025. A PFL is required for individuals performing key management or operational functions at a licensed gambling operator. The revocation followed a formal review (under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005) which found him unsuitable to hold a licence.

The Commission's investigation identified several failures. It found that allegations of gross misconduct at his former employer raised serious questions about his competence and integrity. Biddle Jack Robert also didn't inform the Commission that he had resigned while under a disciplinary investigation, which is a breach of his licence conditions. The UKGC noted his failure to cooperate with its review, which showed a persistent lack of understanding of the situation's seriousness. As a result, the Commission revoked his licence (under section 119 of the Gambling Act 2005), making him unsuitable to perform licensed activities.

Key Findings

  • Personal Functional Licence was revoked on 24 November 2025.
  • Found unsuitable to hold a licence due to concerns over competence and integrity.
  • Failed to inform the Commission about his resignation during a gross misconduct investigation.
  • Did not cooperate with the Commission's licence review (conducted under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005).

Timeline

Enforcement action timeline — Source: UKGC Regulatory Actions Register
Action Date 24 November 2025
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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.