Warning

GiveCircle Limited

Enforcement action against GiveCircle Limited

By James Hartley · Fact-checked by Dr. Sarah Chen, Research & Data Lead

The UK Gambling Commission issued a formal warning to GiveCircle Limited on 25 April 2024. The action was taken after a licence review found the operator had breached its technical standards requirements.

GiveCircle Limited enforcement action
UKGC enforcement action - April 2024

Summary

What This Means for Consumers

The operator's licence remains active, so this action doesn't affect its ability to offer services. The warning is a formal record of a past compliance issue that the UKGC states has been corrected.

Full Details

On 25 April 2024, the Gambling Commission (UKGC) imposed a formal Warning on GiveCircle Limited. This regulatory action followed a review of the company's operating licence. A warning is a formal notice placed on an operator's record, but it doesn't include a financial penalty or licence suspension.

The investigation found that GiveCircle Limited failed to meet its obligations regarding technical standards, a breach of Licence Condition 2.3.1 (Technical Standards). The UKGC's public statement noted that the operator was cooperative during the review. It also acknowledged that the company took swift action to correct the failings once they were identified.

Key Findings

  • Formal Warning issued under section 117(1)(a) of the Gambling Act 2005.
  • Action concluded on 25 April 2024.
  • Breach of Licence Condition 2.3.1 (Technical Standards).
  • This is the first regulatory action recorded against GiveCircle Limited.
  • The operator was noted for its cooperation and swift corrective action.

Timeline

Enforcement action timeline — Source: UKGC Regulatory Actions Register
Action Date 25 April 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.