British charitable lottery operator has licence suspended

Capen's licence suspended pending investigation

The Gambling Commission in the UK has taken the step of suspending the operating and software licences of charitable lottery operator Capen. This suspension has been enforced while the Commission conducts a thorough review of Capen's business operations. The regulator has invoked section 116 of the 2005 Gambling Act, which authorizes the suspension of licences if there are reasonable grounds to believe that the operator is in violation of the licence conditions.

Reasons behind the suspension

The Gambling Commission initiated the review due to concerns that Capen may have been engaging in activities that contravene the Gambling Act, thereby breaching the conditions of its licence. Additionally, there are doubts about the suitability of Capen to continue operating under the licensed activities.

Background on Capen and its licences

Capen, which was founded by Simon Rydings, the current chief executive, obtained its operating licence in 2014, followed by a software licence in 2017. The company operates various lotteries, including The Little Lottery, The Sports Lotto, Zaffo, and the now-defunct Lottery For Kids. Promotional materials for The Little Lottery claim that 23% of its revenues are allocated to charitable causes.

Other licence suspensions by the Gambling Commission

This year, the Gambling Commission has suspended a number of licences, including those of igaming operator Stakers and lottery betting operator Multi-Media Entertainment. In a separate case, the commission revoked the licence of the London casino, the Park Lane Club. The casino is currently appealing against this decision.

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