iGaming Business – The UK Gambling Commission has confirmed it has revoked the remote operating licence of social betting company Bodugi following a review of the firm. As reported by iGaming Business, the regulator had originally suspended the company’s licence after it had been made aware of a number of concerns. The Gambling Commission said it had taken the decision to revoke the licence under sections 117(2)(f) and 119(1) of the Gambling Act 2005. The regulator said the reasons for revocation were that Bodugi is “unsuitable to carry out its licensed activities in a manner which is consistent with the…

Poker News – The UK Gambling Commission is targeting illegal poker clubs across the length and breadth of the United Kingdom in its latest campaign to curtail what is considered to be unlawful gambling. Under the terms of the Gambling Act 2005, members’ clubs can allow poker at them, but there are various restrictions in place depending on whether the venue has a gaming permit in place or not. There are also strict guidelines limiting stakes, fees and prizes, while the main purpose of the club cannot be gambling. Investigations by local authorities resulted in three members’ clubs having to…

iGaming Business – The UK Gambling Commission has suspended the operating licence of social betting company Bodugi and will undertake a review of the firm after the regulator was made aware of a number of concerns. The body said that these concerns related to the ability of customers to withdraw funds from Bodugi and the lack of response to its requests to discuss such matters with the firm. The regulator said that the suspension is an “interim” and “precautionary” measure that would be kept under consideration while the review takes place. The review is under section 116 of the Gambling…

Gaming Intelligence – The UK Gambling Commission has launched its online application service for operators applying for an online gaming licence in the country. All companies applying for a remote licence, and those seeking land-based certification alongside an iGaming licence, will be required to use the service. The service has been launched as the Commission looks to improve the service it provides by offering applicants a tailored application process. The applicants can navigate through the forms in a way that reflects their business model and unique circumstances, allowing companies to skip questions that do not apply to their submission. The…

iGaming Business – Mark Lepkowski, corporate affairs manager at the National Lottery Commission for the UK state lottery, has confirmed to iGamingBusiness that the organisation’s merger with the Gambling Commission regulatory body for Great Britain will take effect on October 1. The National Lottery Commission will be dissolved under the new agreement between the two organisations, which will run as a solitary body when the merger is completed. Lepkowski would not comment further on the merger, but confirmed more details of the deal would be released when the deal is activated next Tuesday. The UK Commons Select Committee carried out…

In 2014 the UK Gambling Commission will allow offshore online gambling operators to operate in the British market, and is thus busy upgrading its License Conditions and Codes of Practice for remote gambling operators. As a part of the consultative phase of this initiative the Commission has asked for inputs from the public. The UK Gambling Commission has sought comments and suggestions from online gambling operators, players and organizations or individuals with an interest in the regulation of Internet gambling. Among the areas earmarked for improvement are included amendments to the present regulations relating to the handling of complaints and…