Maple International Ventures Limited enforcement action
UKGC enforcement action - September 2025

Summary

Financial Penalty

£360,000

What This Means for Consumers

The operator's licence remains active, so customers can still use its services. However, the findings show there were weaknesses in the company's ability to protect players and prevent money laundering during the review period.

Full Details

On 1 September 2025, the Gambling Commission announced a Regulatory Settlement with Maple International Ventures Limited. The operator agreed to pay £360,000 in lieu of a formal financial penalty. This action wasn't a fine but a settlement where the operator accepts responsibility for compliance failures found during a regulatory review.

The review found problems between June 2023 and October 2024. The company didn't meet standards for its anti-money laundering controls, breaching rules that require appropriate risk assessments and policies (Licence Condition 12.1.1). It also failed on social responsibility, specifically in how it handles remote customer interactions (Social Responsibility Code Provision 3.4.3).

This is the first regulatory action taken against Maple International Ventures Limited. The settlement also requires the company to pay for the Commission's investigation costs and make a public statement about its failings. The operator's licence isn't suspended, so it can continue to trade.

Key Findings

  • Payment of £360,000 as part of a regulatory settlement.
  • Action announced on 1 September 2025.
  • Failings in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Social Responsibility controls.
  • Breaches occurred between June 2023 and October 2024.

Timeline

Enforcement action timeline — Source: UKGC Regulatory Actions Register
Action Date 1 September 2025

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Written by

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.