License Revocation

Wray Daniel Lincoln

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

The UK Gambling Commission revoked the Personal Functional Licence of Wray Daniel Lincoln on 19 May 2025. The decision followed a review which found his dismissal for gross misconduct was inconsistent with licensing objectives and that he failed to cooperate with the investigation.

Wray Daniel Lincoln enforcement action
UKGC enforcement action - May 2025

Summary

What This Means for Consumers

This action removes Wray Daniel Lincoln from holding a key role in the UK gambling industry. It doesn't affect a specific operator's licence but shows the regulator holds individuals accountable for their conduct.

Full Details

The Gambling Commission took significant regulatory action against Wray Daniel Lincoln, revoking his Personal Functional Licence (PFL) on 19 May 2025. A PFL is required for individuals who perform key management or operational functions at a licensed gambling operator. The revocation, made under sections 117 and 119 of the Gambling Act 2005, is one of the most serious sanctions the regulator can impose on an individual.

The Commission's investigation identified three key failings. It found the circumstances of Wray Daniel Lincoln's dismissal for gross misconduct were at odds with the licensing objective of preventing gambling from being a source of crime or disorder. He also didn't report his dismissal to the Commission, which is a direct breach of his licence conditions. Finally, he failed to cooperate with the Commission during its licence review.

Key Findings

  • Personal Functional Licence was revoked on 19 May 2025.
  • Dismissal for gross misconduct was inconsistent with the objective to prevent gambling's association with crime or disorder.
  • Failed to inform the Commission of his dismissal, which was a breach of his licence.
  • Failed to cooperate with the Commission's official review.

Timeline

Enforcement action timeline — Source: UKGC Regulatory Actions Register
Action Date 19 May 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.