The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has suspended the operating licence of BGO Entertainment effective immediately – citing concerns that the operator may be unsuitable to carry out licensed activities.
Issuing a statement, the Commission confirmed that Gibraltar-based BGO had been placed under its licensing review in accordance with Section 116 of the 2005 Gambling Act.
BGO’s immediate suspension has been authorised under Section 118 (2) of the Act – which allows the Commission to suspend a licence under investigation if it deems that “activities have been carried on in a manner which is inconsistent with the licensing objectives”.
“The review and consequent suspension follow concerns that activities may have been carried out contrary to the Act, not in accordance with conditions of their licence and that the Licensee may be unsuitable to carry on the licensed activities. Failing to protect consumers was a key consideration in the suspension decision.” – The UKGC’s statement explained.
