The Gambling Commission has suspended the operating licence of BresBet, which runs bresbet.com and Bet St George, which operates betstgeorge.com.
The Commission's enquiries revealed possible failings in social responsibility and anti-money laundering.
As of now, the regulator is reviewing both licences. Until operators are deemed compliant, the suspension will remain in place.
Both operators have been instructed to treat consumers fairly throughout the suspension period and ensure they are kept fully informed of any developments that may affect them.
The suspension takes effect immediately but does not prevent customers from accessing their accounts or withdrawing funds. Operators remain contactable through their websites.
In recent enforcement developments from the UK, the Labour Party asked the Gambling Commission to investigate alleged unlicensed gambling activity linked to donors and associates of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.
Labour chairwoman Bridget Phillipson wrote to the regulator following a Sunday Times investigation into a Montenegro-based cryptocurrency betting platform. The service closed on 12 August after reportedly accepting customers from Britain without appearing on the Gambling Commission’s public register.
The allegations involve Christopher Harborne and George Cottrell, two figures whose financial relationships with Farage have already attracted parliamentary and media scrutiny.
These actions come as the regulator continues to step up scrutiny across the sector.
The Commission recently published research examining how consumers encounter and participate in illegal lotteries and raffles promoted by individuals, influencers and small businesses on social media.
The findings suggest that exposure to social media lotteries and raffles is common, despite relatively low participation rates. Consumers frequently rely on social cues rather than checking whether a draw is licensed. The report recommends proactive monitoring and greater scrutiny of off-platform payment journeys.
National Gambling Helpline and online services handled more than 114,000 contacts during 2025/26
