Rank proposes £5m Gambling Commission payment for historical failings

Rank Group has disclosed a regulatory settlement proposal with the UK Gambling Commission (GC) that included a proposed payment of £5m in lieu of a financial penalty. The company said the payment proposal relates to historical failings identified by the regulator.

Rank set out the information in its full-year trading update for the 12 months ending 30 June 2026, saying the GC regulatory settlement was part of that disclosure. Beyond confirming the proposed £5m payment in lieu of a fine, Rank’s update is the source of the company’s public comment on the matter.