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Sputnik International
UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) CEO Neil McArthur has resigned. The shocking announcement comes in the aftermath of the gaming agency facing public criticism for not better regulating the Football Index.
UK Gambling Commission CEO Neil McArthur is seen here in 2019 delivering the regulator’s plan for the 2019-20 fiscal year. McArthur abruptly stepped down today, March 16, 2021. (Image: SBC News)
McArthur has been with the UKGC for nearly 15 years. He joined the agency in 2006 as general counsel and rose to the role of chief executive in 2018.
McArthur’s tenure as CEO oversaw numerous regulatory reforms. Most were aimed at better protecting players and preventing potential societal harms from the rapidly changing digital gaming industry. His leadership included the banning of gambling on credit cards, enhanced verification age checks, and stricter operating policies for iGaming products.
Gambling Commission fines Pocketwin operator In Touch £3.4m
17th March 2021
| By Daniel O Boyle
Online casino operator In Touch Games will pay a £3.4m fine and must undergo “extensive auditing” after the Gambling Commission uncovered a series of failings within the business.
In Touch was found to have breached the Social Responsibility Code (SRCP) and Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP) , as well as failing to take steps to prevent money laundering.
The SRCP violations included a statement in its responsible gambling interaction guidance that allowed bonuses to be offered for customers that verify their identity.
In addition, the operator failed to implement its interaction policies and procedures for seven customers, despite concerns that their behaviour indicated problem gambling.
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