Enforcement Suspension of licences – BresBet Ltd and Bet St George Ltd The Gambling Commission has suspended the operating licence of BresBet Ltd which runs bresbet.com and Bet St George Ltd which operates betstgeorge.com. 28 August 2026

By The Weekly Edge desk · 5 October 2026

Summary

The Gambling Commission suspended the operating licences of BresBet Ltd and Bet St George Ltd after enquiries found suspected social responsibility and anti-money laundering failings. Both companies surrendered their licences on 4 September 2026. The UKGC later said some BresBet customers were having difficulty withdrawing funds.

Why it matters

Customers of the two companies may face withdrawal difficulties after both surrendered their licences.

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