BresBet and Bet St George have both been forced to stop operating after the UK Gambling Commission suspended their licences over suspected failings in social responsibility and anti-money laundering controls.
These suspensions came into force immediately, putting both businesses under formal regulatory review. The Commission said it will keep the restrictions in place until it is satisfied that the operators have brought their controls back into compliance. The action covers BresBet’s bresbet.com and Bet St George’s betstgeorge.com, which offered a mix of betting and gaming products to UK customers.
Bets Are Off, But Customer Funds Remain Accessible
Neither operator can continue normal betting activity while the suspensions are in place, although customers have not been locked out of their accounts. The Gambling Commission has confirmed that customers can still log in, access available balances and withdraw their money. Both companies have also been told to treat customers fairly and keep them updated on developments affecting their accounts.
BresBet has separately confirmed that it is no longer taking bets while it deals with the regulatory action. The bookmaker posted on X that its service is “temporarily unavailable” following the suspension and said it is working through the matter before issuing further updates.
What Next?
The Commission’s move does not amount to a final ruling that either business has broken the law. The Section 116 reviews will examine whether the operators have met their licensing obligations and whether their licences should remain in place.
BresBet has held remote permissions since February 2025, covering bingo, casino, real-event betting and virtual betting. The company, incorporated in Sheffield in 2021, has also been active around British horseracing and greyhound racing through sponsorship deals and partnerships.
Bet St George entered the market much more recently. Incorporated in June 2025, it launched in March 2026 after receiving four remote permissions the previous December. Its platform combines sports and racing betting with virtual events, casino, live casino and bingo.
The businesses also have a corporate connection. Both list a Hawley Street address in Sheffield, while Companies House records name Nicholas James Brereton as a director of both companies. BresBet’s latest filed accounts, for the year ending March 2025, show 14 average employees and £3.5 million owed to creditors within one year. Bet St George has yet to file accounts.
The next move now rests with the Gambling Commission. The reviews will determine whether BresBet and Bet St George can return to business under their existing permissions or face further regulatory action.
