"The reforms rolled out between 2024 and 2025 were the most significant overhaul of UK gambling regulation since the Gambling Act 2005, introducing stake limits and affordability checks."
"The practical overhead was significant, with EY estimating the annual cost of running affordability checks alone at over £125 million across the industry."
"Larger operators had compliance teams already and absorbed the cost, while mid-market and smaller operators faced the same obligations but without the necessary infrastructure."
"Operators who genuinely strengthened their position over the past two years did something counterintuitive, moving beyond just meeting the minimum compliance requirements."
Between January and June 2025, five UK-licensed online casino operators ceased operations, primarily due to the high compliance costs and administrative burdens imposed by new regulations. The Gambling Commission's reforms included significant changes such as stake limits, affordability checks, and a mandatory levy. The annual cost of compliance was estimated at over £125 million, disproportionately affecting smaller operators. While larger companies managed to absorb these costs, many mid-market and smaller operators found the financial implications unsustainable, leading to their exit from the market.
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