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The UKGC issued dual enforcement actions this week — a £609,104 penalty against QuinnBet for AML failures and a £150,000 fine against Holland Park Leisure for self-exclusion non-compliance — while the BGC warned that illegal Premier League betting could reach £800 million this season. BetMGM UK earns this week's Casino Spotlight for its 200 no-wagering free spins offer and MGM-backed financial resilience, and Pragmatic Play Live launched Color Game Bonanza, its most ambitious live game show of 2026.
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