Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
AUSTRAC anti-money-laundering proceedings
AUSTRAC commenced legal action alleging that Entain failed to meet anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorism-financing requirements, including adequate checks and monitoring for high-risk customers.
2023
United Kingdom bribery deferred prosecution agreement
Entain entered a deferred prosecution agreement concerning alleged failure by GVC to prevent bribery between 2011 and 2017. The agreement involved a £615 million payment and compliance commitments.
2020
HMRC investigation into former Turkish-facing operations
HM Revenue & Customs widened an investigation into possible corporate offending connected with GVC's former Turkish-facing online gambling business. GVC disputed reported links between the inquiry and unrelated payment-service-provider allegations.
2018
Executive remuneration and governance controversy
Shareholder pressure followed reports about unusually large executive remuneration, contributing to the departure of director Peter Isola and renewed attention to GVC's governance practices.