Sheena McAllister
Glasgow-based regulatory affairs specialist with deep expertise in UKGC compliance, licensing, and gambling law. Background in compliance consulting gives her an insider's perspective on regulation news. Makes complex regulatory developments accessible and relevant.
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Grosvenor Casinos to Pay £5m Over Regulatory Failures in Land-Based Enforcement Action
Three major land-based casino operators run by Rank Group PLC have agreed to pay £5 million following a Gambling Commission…
Two Men Sentenced for Running Illegal Cardiff Poker Den
Two Cardiff men have received suspended prison sentences after operating an unlicensed poker operation from an industrial unit in…
Gambling Commission Chief Outlines Allwyn's Progress on Participant Protection
Sarah Gardner, acting chief executive of the Gambling Commission, has highlighted significant progress in participant protection at…
UKGC Introduces New Gaming Machine Standards to Enhance Consumer Protection and Operator Fairness
The UK Gambling Commission has confirmed sweeping new standards for gaming machines. Implementation begins in June 2027, following a…
Four Arrested as Police Crackdown on Illegal Gambling Operations in Manchester
Greater Manchester Police, with backing from the Gambling Commission and Manchester City Council's Licensing Team, raided four…
Gambling Commission suspends Ken Howell's Sports Betting licence over AML failings
The Gambling Commission has suspended the remote operating licence of Targetlocal Ltd, trading as Ken Howell's Sports Betting,…
Gambling Commission Reports 4.4% Market Growth in Latest Industry Statistics
The Gambling Commission has just released its annual Industry Statistics report for the 2025/26 financial year, and the numbers paint…
Two arrested in Bristol illegal casino crackdown
Two people have been arrested following a coordinated enforcement operation against an illegal gambling operation in Bristol. It's…
Gambling Commission releases three years of trend data from landmark Great Britain survey
The Gambling Commission has published the third annual instalment of its Gambling Survey for Great Britain, completing a three-year…
Gambling Commission to Roll Out Financial Risk Assessments in Phased Approach
The Gambling Commission is rolling out Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs) in stages, marking a real shift in how operators spot and…
Betfred operator fined £900,000 over social responsibility gaps
Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited, the operator behind betfred.com, has agreed to pay £900,000 following a Gambling Commission investigation…
Stakelogic fined £122,835 over rapid-fire slot machine breaches
Games software supplier Stakelogic BV has been handed a £122,835 penalty by the UK Gambling Commission for operating slot machines…
Sue Young Outlines Gambling Commission's Dual Focus: Compliance and the Fight Against Illegal Operators
Sue Young, the Gambling Commission's newly appointed Executive Director of Operations, has set out a clear regulatory agenda centred…
UKGC Appoints Sue Young as Executive Director of Operations
The Gambling Commission has appointed Sue Young as its new Executive Director of Operations, bringing heavyweight public sector…
UKGC Reminds On-Course Bookmakers of AML Duties Ahead of Cheltenham Festival
The Gambling Commission has issued a timely reminder to on-course bookmakers operating at this year's Cheltenham Festival, emphasising…
UKGC Introduces Fast-Track Removal Rules for Non-Compliant Gaming Machines
The UK Gambling Commission has announced streamlined enforcement measures requiring operators to remove non-compliant gaming machines…