Welcome to the weekly FoxBonus briefing on UK gambling. Illegal gambling dominated the agenda this week.
Commission targets illegal operators’ money
On 9 November the UK Gambling Commission said it is widening enforcement beyond website disruption to pursue operators’ funds, assets and commercial infrastructure. Since January 2026 it has referred more than £40 million in suspected criminal funds to partner agencies, and it reported 7.8 million illegal web addresses to search engines in the six months to the end of September. The announcement opened the first Illegal Gambling Awareness Week (9–13 November). Sticking to licensed sites matters: see our UK online casinos. Source: iGaming Future
New survey data on illegal gambling
The Commission published fresh estimates of consumer engagement with illegal gambling websites. Among the whole population, 94.4% of respondents showed no indication of using an illegal site, but a cohort of online gamblers does, and research suggests they are more likely to experience harm. Source: UK Gambling Commission
Illegal Gambling Index introduced
The regulator also introduced an Illegal Gambling Index, tracking how many illegal sites are accessible in Great Britain. Looking for legitimate offers? Browse the latest UK casino bonuses. Source: EEGaming
Annual youth gambling survey
On 12 November the Commission published its annual survey on children and young people’s exposure to and involvement in gambling. Source: UK Gambling Commission news
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