A UK court has upheld the Gambling Commission’s recent decision to fine gambling operator Daub Alderney for social responsibility and anti-money laundering (AML) failures.
The operator appealed the Gambling Commission’s fine of £5.85 million which was issued in September of 2022. Daub Alderney appealed to the First-Tier Tribunal stating that the fine was excessive and disproportionate to the license breaches.
However, following a hearing, Judge Findlay found that the fine was a “fair and reasonable regulatory response” and dismissed the appeal.
In her ruling Judge Findlay said:
“I find that there were serious breaches which were similar to the breaches for which a substantial financial penalty was imposed in 2018 and there are no new facts which persuade me that the decision was wrong. I find that the (Commission Regulatory) Panel did not err in law and complied with its statutory obligations.”
Sarah Gardner, Commission Deputy CEO, said of the decision:
“We welcome the First-Tier Tribunal’s decision to dismiss this appeal. We do not take the decision to fine gambling companies lightly but we will always take firm, decisive action against operators who fail to follow rules aimed at making gambling safe and free from crime.”
Olivia has worked as an editor and writer for major brands across multiple niches. She now focuses on the iGaming and sports betting industries.