UK Gambling Commission Hits 888 UK With £9.4m Penalty

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UK Gambling Commission Hits 888 UK With £9.4m Penalty
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UK Gambling Commission has hit 888 UK Limited with a $12.6m fine.

UK Gambling Commission hits 888 UK with £9.4m penalty for social responsibility and money laundering failings. UKGC CEO Andrew Rhodes warned that if 8888 breaks UK gaming laws again, the body would consider the suitability of the operator to uphold the licensing objectives.

888 received an official warning and will be subject to extensive independent auditing. UKGC listed 888’s money laundering failures. 8888 took customers at their word regarding employment income.

UK Gambling Commission hits 888 UK with £9.4m penalty for social responsibility issues. One customer lost $49,571 in six weeks during the COVID-19 pandemic. 868 gave a known NHS worker earning £1,400 a month a monthly deposit cap of £1000.