Bacta has announced it may launch a judicial review if UK ministers expand licence revocation powers beyond restricting new approvals. The trade association’s statement marks a formal escalation in ongoing industry negotiations regarding regulatory oversight.
The proposed measures would allow authorities to withdraw existing operating permissions rather than limiting future applications. Bacta representatives indicated that such a shift exceeds the current regulatory framework and could disrupt established market operations.
Industry Response and Legal Options
Sector stakeholders have registered formal objections to the expanded revocation scope. Bacta confirmed that a judicial review remains the primary legal recourse should the government proceed with the revised licensing approach. The association continues to monitor ministerial decisions regarding the implementation timeline.Information was first reported by iGaming Express.