The Gambling Commission suspended the Great Britain operating licences of BresBet Ltd and Bet St George Ltd on August 28, 2026. The regulator is reviewing suspected anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures.

The action is an immediate regulatory suspension, not a final finding or licence revocation. The Gambling Commission opened the reviews under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005.

The suspensions stop both operators from carrying out licensed gambling activities while the reviews continue. The companies have not been found to have breached their licence conditions.

What the suspension means for customers

The operators cannot provide licensed gambling services during the suspension. The Gambling Commission said both businesses must treat customers fairly and keep them informed about developments affecting their accounts.

Customers can still access their accounts and withdraw funds during the review. The Commission said BresBet and Bet St George can be contacted through their websites.

  • BresBet operates bresbet.com.
  • Bet St George operates betstgeorge.com.
  • The suspensions took effect on August 28, 2026.
  • Both reviews remain ongoing.

Why the regulator acted

The Gambling Commission said the suspected failings involve anti-money laundering controls and social responsibility obligations. It has not published detailed allegations against either company.

Section 116 allows the Commission to review a licence holder’s performance and compliance with licence conditions. The regulator can suspend a licence when it suspects that relevant conditions may apply during or at the start of a review.

Licence records and possible outcomes

The Commission’s public register lists BresBet Ltd under account number 65252. Its recorded remote activities include betting, casino and bingo.

Bet St George Ltd appears under account number 67818, with the same broad range of remote activities. The register entries still appear as active, but the Commission’s separate suspension notice confirms that both licences have been suspended.

The Commission has not said how long the reviews will last. Possible outcomes include:

  • No further action.
  • Changes to licence conditions.
  • A warning.
  • A financial penalty.
  • Further suspension.
  • Licence revocation.

The final outcome will depend on the evidence gathered during the reviews. The action applies to gambling offered under Great Britain operating licences. It does not establish a separate licensing position for Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.