Regulatory Action Follows Anti-Money Laundering Findings, Affecting Online Operations for Ken Howell’s Sports Betting
The Gambling Commission has officially suspended the combined remote operating licence of Targetlocal Ltd, trading as Ken Howell’s Sports Betting and operating via kenhowells.com. The immediate suspension impacts the company’s online offerings, covering casino, sports betting, and virtual event betting under operating licence number 000422-R-336567-002.
The regulatory intervention follows Commission inquiries that uncovered significant anti-money laundering failings within the business. In response, the regulator has initiated a formal review of the licence pursuant to section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005. The suspension will remain enforced until the Commission is fully satisfied that the operator has achieved compliance.
Consumer Impact and Operational Status
While the remote suspension takes effect immediately, Targetlocal Ltd remains required to treat consumers fairly and provide transparent updates regarding any developments affecting them. Crucially, the suspension does not prevent users from accessing their accounts to withdraw funds, and customers can continue reaching the business through its official website.
Additionally, the regulatory action applies exclusively to the remote offering and leaves Targetlocal Ltd’s non-remote general betting standard licence unaffected.
