Published: 29 November 2018 by Richard Bradley
“Operators and their senior management have faced significant penalties as a result of failing to implement effective safeguards to prevent money laundering and keep customers safe from gambling related harm.
The GC has today published its findings as part of its wider investigation into the way in which the industry combats problem gambling and money laundering.
Full details of the findings, penalties and settlements can be found here.
The GC’s CEO Neil McArthur has said that “It is not enough to have policies and procedures in place. Everyone in a gambling business must understand its policies and procedures and take responsibility for properly applying them”. “Anyone in a position of authority needs to be aware that we will not only act against businesses when we take regulatory action – we will also hold individuals to account where they are responsible for an operator’s failings.”
Investigations into senior management have resulted in three Personal Management Licences being surrendered, four individuals being issued with warnings and two PML holders receiving Advice as to Conduct notices.
Common failings were identified:
The investigations highlight the Gambling Commission’s focus on online operators and the requirements of effective management throughout a licensee’s management structure.
Operators are advised to read the Gambling Commission’s ‘lessons to be learned regarding this investigation’ statement”
“Operators and their senior management have faced significant penalties as a result of failing to implement effective safeguards to prevent money laundering and keep customers safe from gambling related harm.
The GC has today published its findings as part of its wider investigation into the way in which the industry combats problem gambling and money laundering.
Full details of the findings, penalties and settlements can be found here.
The GC’s CEO Neil McArthur has said that “It is not enough to have policies and procedures in place. Everyone in a gambling business must understand its policies and procedures and take responsibility for properly applying them”. “Anyone in a position of authority needs to be aware that we will not only act against businesses when we take regulatory action – we will also hold individuals to account where they are responsible for an operator’s failings.”
Investigations into senior management have resulted in three Personal Management Licences being surrendered, four individuals being issued with warnings and two PML holders receiving Advice as to Conduct notices.
Common failings were identified:
The investigations highlight the Gambling Commission’s focus on online operators and the requirements of effective management throughout a licensee’s management structure.
Operators are advised to read the Gambling Commission’s lessons to be learned regarding this investigation’ statement”
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