Convictions for unlawful gambling

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At trial on 6 February 2017, Dylan Rigby and Craig Douglas (directors of Game Gold Tradings Limited, a company which operated and advertised the website www.FutGalaxy.com) pleaded guilty to offences contrary to the Gambling Act 2005, including the provision of facilities for gambling and advertising unlawful gambling. Mr Rigby was ordered to pay £174,000 in fines and costs; Mr Douglas was ordered to pay £91,000. Our summary of the case – which has particular bearing insofar as social gaming is concerned – can be downloaded below.

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