License Suspension

GridRival UK Limited

Enforcement action against GridRival UK Limited

By Mark Sullivan · Fact-checked by James Hartley, Regulatory Affairs Editor

The Gambling Commission has suspended the operating licence of GridRival UK Limited. This action, taken on 9 June 2025, follows a review that found the company failed to meet several key licence conditions. The operator's licence is now inactive.

GridRival UK Limited enforcement action
UKGC enforcement action - June 2025

Summary

What This Means for Consumers

Because its licence is suspended, GridRival UK Limited can't legally operate or accept bets from customers in Great Britain. The company's status is officially 'Suspended'.

Full Details

The UK Gambling Commission took serious action against GridRival UK Limited, suspending its operating licence on 9 June 2025. A licence suspension is a major regulatory intervention. It means the company can't legally offer gambling services to customers in Great Britain until the suspension is lifted.

The decision followed a review which found multiple compliance breaches. The regulator found that GridRival UK Limited failed to submit required regulatory returns (Licence Condition 15.3.1) and didn't have a qualified person in a key position (Licence Condition 1.1.1 (3)). The company also failed to report key events (Licence Condition 15.2.1 (4a)). Officials also noted the operator didn't cooperate openly with the Commission (ordinary code provision 1.1.1), which is a key requirement for all licensees.

Key Findings

  • Operating licence suspended on 9 June 2025
  • Failed to cooperate with the Gambling Commission in an open way
  • Breached conditions for regulatory returns and reporting key events
  • Didn't meet requirements for having a qualified person in a key role

Timeline

Enforcement action timeline — Source: UKGC Regulatory Actions Register
Action Date 9 June 2025

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Corporate Investigations Editor

ACAMS Certified (Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists). BSc Criminology, University of Manchester.

Mark has 15 years of experience in financial crime and corporate due diligence, including a role as Intelligence Analyst at the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) specialising in money laundering through gaming.