Welcome to the weekly FoxBonus briefing on UK gambling. Here is what the regulator and industry have been up to over the past few weeks.
Three casino operators pay £5m
On 7 October 2026 the Gambling Commission announced that three nationwide land-based casino operators will pay £5 million after an investigation found anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures. Source: Gambling Commission
L & L Europe pays £900,000
On 21 October 2026 the Commission announced that L & L Europe will pay £900,000 for regulatory failures, including unnecessarily delaying consumer withdrawals. Checking withdrawal times is a good habit when comparing online casinos. Source: Gambling Commission
Licence fees up 25%
Operating licence fees rose by 25% from 1 October 2026, as confirmed by the UK government earlier this year. Source: European Gaming
Search for a new chief executive
The Commission is recruiting a new chief executive after Andrew Rhodes left in April. Applications closed on 23 October 2026, and Sarah Gardner is acting in the role. Source: European Gaming
Play it safe
Gambling should always be fun and within your limits. Tips and tools are on our safe gambling page, and our casino bonus guide reminds you to read the terms first. 18+. Terms apply. BeGambleAware.org.
