The regulator has opened statutory reviews over suspected social responsibility and anti-money laundering failings
Both operators have lost permission to offer licensed gambling while the Gambling Commission examines whether their businesses meet Great Britain’s regulatory requirements.
The regulator suspended the operating licences of BresBet Ltd and Bet St George Ltd with immediate effect on August 28.
BresBet operates bresbet.com under licence 065252-R-340096-002. Bet St George Ltd runs betstgeorge.com under licence 067818-R-341699-001.
The Commission said its enquiries identified suspected failings involving social responsibility and anti-money laundering controls. It has not published details of the individual concerns or concluded that either operator committed a breach.
Section 116 reviews underway
Both licences are now under review pursuant to section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005.
That provision allows the Commission to examine an operating licence when it suspects that activities may be inconsistent with the licensing objectives, licence conditions have not been followed or the operator may be unsuitable to conduct licensed activities.
The suspensions will remain in place until the regulator is satisfied that the businesses are compliant and reaches a decision through the review process.
The Commission’s public register lists four suspended remote activities for each operator: bingo, casino games, betting on real events and betting on virtual events.
BresBet had held its licence for those activities since February 2025. Bet St George’s corresponding permissions took effect in December 2025.
Customers retain access to funds
The suspensions do not prevent customers from logging into their accounts or withdrawing available balances.
The Commission has instructed both operators to treat customers fairly and keep them informed of any developments that affect them while the reviews continue.
Customers can contact BresBet and Bet St George through their respective websites.
A licence suspension is an interim regulatory measure rather than a revocation or final finding. The Gambling Commission has not disclosed when the two reviews are expected to conclude.
