Other Other UK Gambling Commission· United Kingdom · 2026-06-29

Two admit General Election betting offences

→ Amy Hind

Craig Williams and Amy Hind pleaded guilty to offences of cheating under section 42(1)(a) of the Gambling Act 2005 for placing bets on special markets about the date of the 2024 General Election using confidential information. Amy Hind is due to be sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on 23 October 2026; Craig Williams will be sentenced at a later date. Trials for 12 remaining defendants are scheduled for September 2027 and January 2028.

Action date

2026-06-29

Authority

UK Gambling Commission

Country

United Kingdom

Primary source:
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/news/article/two-admit-general-election-betting-offences ↗

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