UK Gambling Commission suspends Spribe’s licence
Summary
The UK Gambling Commission has suspended the software operating licence of Spribe OÜ with immediate effect while it carries out a review under section 118(2) of the Gambling Act 2005. The regulator said the suspension was necessary on grounds of suitability due to serious non-compliance with the hosting requirements of the licensing framework.
The Commission ordered that all hosting activity must stop unless and until a suitable hosting licence is obtained and reminded operators that providing facilities for gambling in Great Britain without a licence can be a criminal offence under section 33. Spribe called the issue a “technical licensing gap” missed during its original 2020 application and said it is preparing an application to vary its existing licence to add remote casino game host activities.
Spribe added that the suspension does not affect players’ ability to access accounts or withdraw funds and said it is not aware of any consumer harm. The supplier says it is working urgently to resolve the matter and is committed to compliance and transparency.
Key Points
- The UK Gambling Commission suspended Spribe OÜ’s software licence immediately under section 118(2) due to serious non-compliance with hosting requirements.
- All hosting activity must stop until a suitable hosting licence is obtained; unlicensed operations in Great Britain can constitute a criminal offence under section 33 of the Gambling Act 2005.
- Spribe describes the problem as a technical licensing gap from its 2020 application and is preparing a licence variation to add remote casino game host activities.
- The company says players can still access accounts and withdraw funds and that it is not aware of any consumer harm at this stage.
- The case highlights the regulator’s strict stance on supplier hosting and supply‑chain compliance — operators should review third‑party hosting arrangements and contingency plans.
Why should I read this?
Short version: regulators mean business. If you use Spribe tech (think Aviator) or rely on hosted third‑party suppliers, this could bite you — quickly. Spribe says players are OK for now, but it’s the kind of issue that can ripple through operators and affiliates. Check your supplier licences, hosting arrangements and backup plans — now.
Author note
Punchy: this isn’t just a paperwork blip — a supplier licence suspension is operationally serious. Operators and partners should scan contracts and exposure immediately.
Source
Source: https://g3newswire.com/uk-gambling-commission-suspends-spribes-licence/
