License Revocation

Vanipenta Anusha

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

The Gambling Commission has revoked the Personal Functional Licence of Vanipenta Anusha. This significant regulatory action, taken on 18 February 2025, followed a review that found failures in reporting and cooperation.

Vanipenta Anusha enforcement action
UKGC enforcement action - February 2025

Summary

What This Means for Consumers

This action removes an individual deemed unfit from holding a key role in the industry. It doesn't affect a specific gambling operator but shows the regulator enforces standards for individuals as well as companies.

Full Details

The Gambling Commission took decisive action by revoking the Personal Functional Licence (PFL) held by Vanipenta Anusha. The decision, finalised on 18 February 2025, means she can no longer perform the functions that require this type of licence within the British gambling industry. A PFL is required for individuals who perform key operational roles at licensed gambling companies.

The Commission's review found several serious failings. Vanipenta Anusha didn't inform the regulator that she was dismissed for gross misconduct, which is a direct breach of her licence conditions. The regulator also determined that the circumstances of her dismissal were inconsistent with the licensing objective of preventing gambling from being associated with crime. Finally, she failed to cooperate with the Commission during its official review, leading to the License Revocation under section 119 of the Gambling Act 2005.

Key Findings

  • Personal Functional Licence was revoked by the Commission.
  • Action was finalised on 18 February 2025.
  • Failed to report a dismissal for gross misconduct.
  • Found to have not cooperated with the Gambling Commission's review.

Timeline

Enforcement action timeline — Source: UKGC Regulatory Actions Register
Action Date 18 February 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.