The Gambling Commission said Betfair “had been in special measures because of social responsibility and anti-money laundering issues” at the time of Mr Ashton’s death, which resulted in it giving £635,123 to “charities furthering the National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms”.

“Taking into account the action we have already taken and that new regulatory requirements are now in place, it was considered that no further action would be taken against the licensee in respect of this matter,” it said.

“In line with our statutory duties, as the gambling regulator we will continue to take enforcement action, clamp down on irresponsible products, update our policies in line with best practice, and challenge the industry to make sure operators are interacting with customers and identifying early signs of harm.”

A Flutter spokesperson added: “We reiterate our sincere condolences to Mrs Ashton and her family over this tragic case.

“Flutter UKI holds itself to the very highest standards in our industry and we have made a number of changes to our controls and player protections since early 2021.

“Due to live legal proceedings, we are unfortunately unable to comment any further at this time.”

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