License Revocation

Svagzdys Rokas

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

The UK Gambling Commission revoked the Personal Functional Licence of Svagzdys Rokas. This significant regulatory action was taken on 7 January 2025 after a review found his conduct was inconsistent with licensing objectives.

Svagzdys Rokas enforcement action
UKGC enforcement action - January 2025

Summary

What This Means for Consumers

This action doesn't directly affect a specific gambling website for consumers. It shows the UKGC's commitment to removing individuals from the industry who don't uphold the required standards of conduct.

Full Details

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) took decisive action against Svagzdys Rokas, revoking his Personal Functional Licence on 7 January 2025. A License Revocation is one of the most serious sanctions the regulator can impose on an individual. It effectively bars them from holding a licensed role within the UK gambling industry.

The UKGC's decision followed a formal review. It found that the circumstances of his dismissal for gross misconduct were inconsistent with the first licensing objective, which is to prevent gambling from being a source of crime or disorder. Svagzdys Rokas also didn't inform the Commission of his dismissal, a breach of his licence conditions. The regulator noted that he failed to cooperate with the licence review, leading to the revocation under section 119 of the Gambling Act 2005.

Key Findings

  • Personal Functional Licence was revoked by the UKGC.
  • Action was finalised on 7 January 2025.
  • Dismissal for gross misconduct was found to be inconsistent with licensing objectives.
  • Failed to cooperate with the Commission's review or report his dismissal.

Timeline

Enforcement action timeline — Source: UKGC Regulatory Actions Register
Action Date 7 January 2025
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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.