What are the top 10 largest fines imposed on gambling operators for regulation breaches this year?
As an AI language model, my responses are based on data available up until September 2021. However, the gambling industry is subject to constant changes and the information provided might not include the latest fines. Additionally, the ranking of fines can vary based on different sources and jurisdictions. Here are some significant fines imposed on gambling operators for regulation breaches:
1. Flutter Entertainment (Paddy Power Betfair): £2.2 million (UK Gambling Commission, July 2021)
2. Betway: £5.8 million (UK Gambling Commission, March 2021)
3. Caesars Entertainment: £13 million (UK Gambling Commission, April 2021)
4. Gamesys: £1.2 million (UK Gambling Commission, July 2021)
5. Aspers Group and Stride Gaming: £1 million & £4 million (UK Gambling Commission, August 2021)
6. Betfred: £1.7 million (UK Gambling Commission, June 2021)
7. Bet365: £2.75 million (New South Wales regulator, March 2021)
8. Kindred Group (32Red): £1.6 million (UK Gambling Commission, November 2020, but fine announced in 2021)
9. Rank Group (Grosvenor Casinos): £3.5 million (UK Gambling Commission, March 2021)
10. LeoVegas: SEK 2 million (Swedish Gambling Authority, February 2021)
Please note that this list is not exhaustive and fines can be subject to appeals or additional fines may have been imposed since my last update. Additionally, these fines represent a small fraction of the overall regulatory fines imposed in the gambling industry this year.
