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From 30 September 2026, operators must offer gross deposit limits to every customer, reintroduce them where they'd been removed, and use the term "deposit limits" only for gross limits.

The new measures focus on expanding the Illegal Markets team, improving technical detection, and tightening oversight of cryptocurrency-based payments used by unlicensed operators.

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New bonus rules that came into force in January 2026 are adding further pressure. Mixed-product bonuses are now banned and wagering requirements are capped at 10 times the bonus value.

The Commission has been allocated an additional £26 million in government funding to expand its enforcement capacity

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Unlicensed casino sites carry none of the player protections that exist on regulated platforms. They pay no UK tax, have no obligation to pay out winnings, and do not honour GamStop self-exclusion.

Operators will be required to send automated reminders every six months, prompting players to review their account settings.

Mr Q has launched Pick'Q, a free-to-play World Cup prediction game built with SplashTech, offering real cash prizes for accurate forecasts plus a new 300-spin casino welcome bonus.

Ladbrokes Casino has launched a welcome offer giving new customers up to 500 free spins, claimed in 50-spin daily drops over 10 days following a £10 deposit and slots spend.