The UK Gambling Commission has suspended the operating licences of BresBet Ltd and Bet St George Ltd over suspected failures in social responsibility and anti-money laundering (AML) controls.
As a result of the suspension, both BresBet and Bet St George will have to undergo formal regulatory investigations pursuant to Section 116 of Gambling Act 2005. The suspension came into effect immediately and will be in place until the Gambling Commission concludes that both companies passed all compliance measures.
In addition to the suspension, the Gambling Commission has instructed both gambling providers to act in accordance with the regulations and to update customers on matters that may affect them.
Despite the suspension of gambling operations, customers will still have access to their accounts and to withdraw funds. Moreover, both companies are mandated to keep their customers in touch with important information through their official websites.
Bet St George was established in Sheffield in June 2025, while its gambling website started operation in March 2026.
Another operator, BresBet, was established in March 2021 and has been engaged in horse racing and greyhound racing sponsorships. BresBet was licensed to provide online gambling services in February 2025.
BresBet confirmed the suspension in a post on X last Friday, saying:
BresBet is currently temporarily unavailable following the suspension of its operating licence by the Gambling Commission. We are currently working through the matter and will provide further updates when appropriate.
The suspensions take place at a time when UK Gambling Commission continues its law enforcement efforts focused on operators over their non-compliance in terms of money laundering (ML) activities, social responsibilities and other compliances.
Earlier this month, QuinnBet Limited was ordered to pay £609,104. The Commission also imposed a fine of £150,000 on Holland Park Leisure Limited for violation of self-exclusion regulations. Last month, Evolution Malta Holding Limited was fined £4.75 million for the illegal provision of online games to unauthorized operators.
The recent suspensions demonstrate the Commission’s close attention it pays to operators’ compliance, particularly in relation to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) processes, customer protection practices and responsibilities.