Two high-profile executives in the UK's gaming industry, Kenny Alexander and Lee Feldman, who are facing serious criminal charges of bribery and fraud over their alleged involvement in an investigation into Entain, the parent company of Ladbrokes and Coral, have lost a separate civil case against the Gambling Commission.
The pair, known as "King Kenny" and former chair and chief executive of Entain respectively, had accused the regulator of breaching their right to privacy after it intervened in Entain's failed attempt to take control of online casino company 888. The commission had reviewed 888's licence due to concerns about Alexander and Feldman's past roles at Entain, which was under investigation by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) over alleged bribery.
The regulator asked 888 if the pair were suspects in the investigation and whether they had been interviewed under caution. However, the commission claimed that its actions did not amount to a breach of Alexander and Feldman's right to privacy, as it only issued a statement disclosing the licence review without specifying why the pair were involved or providing further details about their alleged roles in the Entain investigation.
A judge has dismissed the pair's claim against the Gambling Commission, ordering them to pay the regulator's costs. The decision means that Alexander and Feldman will have to foot the bill for the commission's efforts to investigate its role in the controversy surrounding Entain and 888.
Alexander and Feldman are among several defendants who will face trial next year on charges of fraud and bribery related to their alleged involvement in the investigation into Entain's Turkish operations.
The pair, known as "King Kenny" and former chair and chief executive of Entain respectively, had accused the regulator of breaching their right to privacy after it intervened in Entain's failed attempt to take control of online casino company 888. The commission had reviewed 888's licence due to concerns about Alexander and Feldman's past roles at Entain, which was under investigation by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) over alleged bribery.
The regulator asked 888 if the pair were suspects in the investigation and whether they had been interviewed under caution. However, the commission claimed that its actions did not amount to a breach of Alexander and Feldman's right to privacy, as it only issued a statement disclosing the licence review without specifying why the pair were involved or providing further details about their alleged roles in the Entain investigation.
A judge has dismissed the pair's claim against the Gambling Commission, ordering them to pay the regulator's costs. The decision means that Alexander and Feldman will have to foot the bill for the commission's efforts to investigate its role in the controversy surrounding Entain and 888.
Alexander and Feldman are among several defendants who will face trial next year on charges of fraud and bribery related to their alleged involvement in the investigation into Entain's Turkish operations.
I mean, can you believe this? These two guys were basically trying to sweet-talk their way out of trouble by claiming they had a right to privacy over a licensing review, meanwhile they're getting grilled on bribery and fraud charges 
. It's like they thought they could just waltz in, accused of some shady dealings, and then turn around and say "Hey, this is all someone else's problem"? Give me a break! 
The whole thing stinks of entitlement. And now they're getting hit with the costs? 
Justice is served, I guess 
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. it looks like alexander and feldman are going to have to bear the brunt of the financial burden for the investigation into entain's turkish operations, which is probably a result of their alleged involvement in some shady dealings 
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The fact that they were going after the Gambling Commission for breaching their right to privacy but now have to pay the commission's costs themselves is just wild 
I mean, what's next? They're gonna sue themselves for losing 
. But man, these two guys are in some deep trouble 
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. The thing is, though, this whole situation just highlights how the gaming industry can be super sketchy sometimes 
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. I mean, it seems like they thought they could take on the commission in court and come out on top, but clearly that wasn't gonna happen. The fact that they even tried to sue for privacy breaches is just wild... like, what were they thinking? 
anyway, this just adds more drama to the whole Entain/888 scandal. Can't wait to see how it all plays out in court next year! 
and it made me think of my own furry companion back home... anyway, speaking of weird news, have you guys tried those new gaming chairs with built-in cooling systems? i mean, sounds like a total gimmick but also kinda genius? 
what's the point of having a fancy chair if it's just gonna make your butt sweat more?! 
I mean, they were trying to claim the Gambling Commission breached their right to privacy, but it just didn't hold up in court. The whole thing with Entain and 888 was pretty messy, so I guess the judge saw through their argument. It's gonna be a tough road for them next year when they face those trial charges... 
. It's no wonder they went after 888, with £12.9B in gaming revenue last year 
. Anyway, did you know that the UK's online casino market is expected to grow by 15% annually from 2025-2030? 
Just saying...
anyway, who needs privacy when you're facing serious charges? guess that's what happens when you mess with HMRC over alleged bribery... or as I like to call it, "a bad game" 
. I'm talking major leaf explosion, I need to prune the thing just to keep it from getting out of control! Maybe I'll start a new hobby, like plant care... or maybe I'll just stick to gaming 
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