License Revocation

Hughes, Alexander Daniel Laurence

By Dr. Sarah Chen · Fact-checked by Mark Sullivan, Corporate Investigations Editor

The UK Gambling Commission revoked the Personal Functional Licence of Hughes, Alexander Daniel Laurence on 16 September 2025. This significant regulatory action followed a review which found he was unsuitable to hold a licence due to a criminal conviction and a failure to cooperate with the regulator.

Hughes, Alexander Daniel Laurence enforcement action
UKGC enforcement action - September 2025

Summary

What This Means for Consumers

This action prevents an individual the regulator deems unsuitable from working in the UK gambling industry. While it doesn't relate to a specific operator's service, it's a key part of how the Commission enforces standards for personnel in trusted positions.

Full Details

The Gambling Commission took action against Hughes, Alexander Daniel Laurence, revoking his Personal Functional Licence (PFL) on 16 September 2025. A PFL is a licence required for individuals who perform key management or operational functions at a licensed gambling company. Its revocation means a person can't legally hold such a role in the UK industry.

The decision followed a formal review under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005. The Commission found several serious issues. These included the circumstances of his dismissal for gross misconduct from a previous role, which raised concerns about his competence and integrity. He also breached his licence conditions by failing to inform the Commission about a criminal investigation and a subsequent conviction for an offence listed under Schedule 7 of the Act.

Furthermore, the regulator noted that Hughes, Alexander Daniel Laurence failed to report his dismissal and didn't cooperate with the review process. The UKGC concluded this showed a persistent lack of insight into the seriousness of the events, leading to the decision to revoke his licence under section 119 of the Gambling Act 2005.

Key Findings

  • Personal Functional Licence was revoked on 16 September 2025.
  • Failed to report a criminal investigation and conviction as required by licence conditions.
  • Breached licence conditions by not reporting a dismissal for gross misconduct.
  • Found to have a lack of insight and failed to cooperate with the UKGC's review.

Timeline

Enforcement action timeline — Source: UKGC Regulatory Actions Register
Action Date 16 September 2025
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Written by

Research & Data Lead

PhD in Public Policy, London School of Economics. Member of the Royal Statistical Society. Published in the Journal of Gambling Studies and Addiction Research & Theory.

Dr. Chen holds a PhD in Public Policy from the LSE and has 8 years of experience in quantitative research, including 3 years as a Research Fellow at the Responsible Gambling Trust analysing operator self-exclusion data.