United Kingdom: Gambling Commission Investigation into Betway's Advertising to Children
Progress
Current status
in force
05 Sep 2022 in force
Scope
Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Other operating conditions
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Imposed fine on Betway for advertising to children
On 5 September 2022, the UK Gambling Commission announced that Betway Limited, a company providing online betting services, will pay a fine of GBP 408,915 for marketing on the pages for children of the website of West Ham United Football Club. Accor…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body