Spribe OÜ has clarified the circumstances surrounding the suspension of its UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) licence.
The games developer is assured that the issue stems from a technical lapse as opposed to any operational wrongdoing.
Speaking to iGaming Expert, the Tallinn and Tbilisi-headquartered games developer revealed it is undertaking “diligent and as expeditious” efforts to resolve the matter.
Spribe has held a UK remote gambling software licence since 2020, with no interruptions. However, yesterday’s enforcement by UKGC determined that Spribe had been hosting casino games on behalf of operators without the appropriate remote casino game host licence.
Under Section 33 of the Gambling Act 2005, it is a criminal offence to provide gambling facilities in Great Britain without the correct authorisation. The Commission has ordered that all hosting activity must “strictly stop” until the appropriate permissions have been secured, reiterating its “strong approach to unlicensed gambling activity” and its expectation of “the highest level of compliance and integrity from licensees.”
In a statement issued to iGamingExpert, Spribe acknowledged the regulator’s position, describing the issue as “a technical licensing gap” that was not recognised during its original 2020 application.
“Spribe applied for and was given a remote gambling software licence in 2020. However, our business model also requires a remote casino game host licence. That is a technical licensing issue that was not recognised in the original application process in 2020.”
The company confirmed that it is now preparing a licence variation application to add the required permissions for remote casino game hosting and is working “urgently to ensure full technical and legal compliance.”
Best known for its flagship crash game Aviator — recognised as one of iGaming’s most popular titles, Spribe’s wider portfolio includes Mines, Dice and Hi-Lo. Its content is distributed through several major UK-licensed operators, including Paddy Power, 888casino, BetVictor, Genting Casino and BetMGM.
Spribe also sought to reassure its clients and consumers, confirming that the suspension “does not affect players’ ability to access their accounts or withdraw funds” and that there is “no evidence of consumer harm” related to its UK activities.
Closing its statement, Spribe reaffirmed its commitment to compliance, transparency, and software integrity across all regulated markets.
“Spribe has always complied with all regulatory requirements of the gambling software licence issued to us in the UK during five years of service to the British market. We are hopeful that the Commission can approve the application promptly and that we can resume business in the UK market as soon as possible.”
The UKGC’s action highlights its increasing scrutiny of B2B suppliers and technical providers, signalling that enforcement will no longer be confined to consumer-facing operators as the regulator intensifies oversight across the wider UK gambling ecosystem.
