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UKGC Blocks 7.7 Million Illegal Gambling URLs in Three Months
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has significantly ramped up its efforts to combat illegal gambling, blocking 7.7 million URLs between July and September 2026. This aggressive approach is part of a broader strategy to protect consumers from the risks associated with unregulated gambling.
In a detailed statement, the UKGC revealed that it flagged and referred 7.7 million URLs to search engines, leading to the removal of 3,019,291 URLs and the full delisting of 1,835 websites. This represents a substantial increase in enforcement activity compared to the previous period, where only 147,721 URLs were detected.
UKGC acting CEO Sarah Gardner highlighted the regulator's commitment to consumer protection, noting that 1,005 cease-and-desist notices were issued between April and September. The UKGC also introduced the Illegal Gambling Index in November 2026, which found that 1% of respondents engaged with illegal gambling in the past year, while 4% of online gamblers did so.
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