In a statement released this evening (20 December), live dealer specialist Evolution said it was “cooperating fully” with the Commission. It has “taken requested immediate actions to remedy the situation”, the supplier added.  

Evolution’s games were taken down from the illegal website. It actively work with the Commission to resolve the matter, it added.

However it now goes into the festive period with the threat of enforcement action. Depending on its outcome, the review could result in no penalty. Equally, Evolution could face a financial sanction or license suspension of revocation in the UK.  

The UK counts for roughly 3% of Evolution’s reported revenue, the supplier said.  

Evolution ‘committed to supporting licensed UK market’

Evolution embraces the objectives of the Gambling Commission review, said CEO Martin Carlesund. The company is “committed to supporting the licensed UK market, as well as preventing unlicensed traffic,” he added.  

“We are now taking forceful action using all technical tools available to us to ensure that our games are only available in the UK through Commission licensed operators.  

“We believe that a close collaboration to address our joint concerns will lead to swifter and better results. As always we remain committed to an open and transparent relationship with our regulators,” he concluded.  

In November Gambling Commission CEO Andrew Rhodes warned operators in the UK to carry out due diligence on their supplier partners to ensure they aren’t supporting black market activity.

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