United Kingdom license suspension for Genesis Global Limited
In the United Kingdom and the Gambling Commission regulator has launched an official investigation into Genesis Global Limited concerning unspecified allegations that the online casino operator may have breached the terms of its license.
The authority used an official Monday press release to state that the examination is being carried out under section 116 of the Gambling Act, which requires such an action to be conducted should an operator be suspected of being ‘unsuitable to carry out licensed activities’ due to, among other things, having any association with individuals possessing a criminal conviction.
Instant interruption:
The Gambling Commission revealed that its action is being accompanied by the immediate suspension of the license for iGaming held by Genesis Global Limited so as to preclude the Malta-based firm from offering its services to aficionados in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The regulator moreover explained that this injunction went into effect from Monday and encompasses the operator’s twelve previously United Kingdom-authorized domains including CasinoJoy.com, GenesisCasino.com, Sloty.com and VegasHero.com.
Player prudence:
The regulator furthermore detailed that Genesis is responsible for the iGaming sites: Casoola.com, SpinIt.com, CasinoCruise.com, CasinoPlanet.com, Kassu.com, CasinoGods.com, Pelaa.com and Spela.com with the suspension of its operating licence due to remain ‘pending the conclusion of the review.’
Read a statement from the Gambling Commission…
“We have instructed the operator to facilitate customers accessing their accounts to withdraw funds and advise customers not to place any bets through the [operator’s] websites. If a customer has questions concerning their account, we advise they contact the operator through the website they have used.”
While online casinos in India are not explicitly illegal, they also operate in a legal gray area. Indian players can legally access and play at offshore online casinos, but the regulation of these platforms is not covered by Indian law. As the landscape around online gambling continues to evolve, there may be future developments in how Indian law addresses online casinos. Players should stay informed about local laws and choose reputable, secure casinos to minimize risks.
