Key Moments:
- Spribe’s UK license was suspended following a technical error related to hosting authorization.
- The UK Gambling Commission cited serious non-compliance with hosting requirements on October 30.
- Spribe expects to restore delivery of its Aviator game to the UK market within a month.
Regulatory Action and Immediate Impact
The UK Gambling Commission suspended Spribe’s operating license after identifying a critical issue with the Estonia-based provider’s hosting authorization. Despite holding a remote operating license since late 2020, Spribe required further approval and only became aware of this problem upon notification from the regulator.
Announced on October 30, the suspension is pending a review in accordance with the Gambling Act 2005. The Commission pointed to grave non-compliance with hosting regulations as the rationale for this decision. As a result, Spribe has been ordered to suspend all jousting operations until the appropriate license is obtained.
Spribe’s Response and Remediation Efforts
“We acknowledge the UKGC’s announcement and are taking this matter extremely seriously. We are working diligently to resolve the issue as swiftly as possible,” a spokesperson for the company told NEXT.io.
Spribe emphasized its longstanding compliance record, citing adherence to audit requirements, regulatory filings, and proactive engagement with the Commission. According to the company, it had no prior knowledge of the oversight until contacted by the regulator last week. The suspension will remain effective until the licensing matter is resolved.
“We are taking all necessary steps to comply with the Commission’s requirements and expect to reinstate the delivery of AVIATOR to the UK market in the upcoming month.”
Communications Obligations and Business Fallout
Following regulatory instructions, Spribe must notify all business partners and clients regarding the suspension and potential service interruptions. All gaming operations are to be halted until the company meets the licensing conditions.
This regulatory setback comes as Spribe’s flagship Aviator game enjoys rising popularity internationally, regularly featured in marketing campaigns designed to engage new players. However, the company is also contending with separate trademark challenges, including an intellectual property dispute involving Aviator LLC, linked to a former Adjarabet owner.
| Event | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| UK License Suspension | October 30 | Spribe’s operating license suspended due to non-compliance with hosting requirements |
| Expected Resumption | Upcoming month | Spribe anticipates reinstating Aviator game delivery in the UK |
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Daniel Williams
