The UK Gambling Commission has suspended Spribe OÜ’s operating license after identifying serious non-compliance with its hosting requirements.
The regulator stated that the suspension was imposed on “grounds of suitability,” citing the supplier’s failure to meet technical and regulatory standards related to the hosting of remote casino games. Spribe must immediately cease all hosting activity in Great Britain until the suspension is lifted and a suitable license is reissued.
Under the UK’s gambling regulations, suppliers who host games on their own server – allowing access via an operator’s platform – are required to hold a specific hosting license in addition to a gambling software license. The Commission clarified that offering such services without proper authorization could constitute a criminal offense under Section 33 of the Gambling Act 2005, carrying potential fines or imprisonment. The Gambling Commission has also initiated a formal review of Spribe’s license and activities.
Spribe acknowledged the issue, describing it as a technical oversight in the licensing process. The company explained that while it obtained a remote gambling software license in 2020, it had not separately applied for a remote casino game host license, which is now required under its operational model.
In a statement, Spribe said it is taking the matter “extremely seriously” and is preparing an application to address the licensing gap. The supplier added that it remains “fully committed to compliance, transparency, and maintaining the highest standards of software integrity” and is working with the Commission to resolve the issue as soon as possible. The company also clarified that the suspension does not affect players’ ability to access their accounts or withdraw funds.
Spribe’s Aviator crash-style game has become one of the most widely played titles in Europe and further afield since its launch in 2019, attracting tens of millions of users each month across thousands of online casino platforms. The Gambling Commission reiterated its expectation that all licensees uphold the highest standards of integrity and compliance, and that any service disruptions resulting from the suspension should be communicated promptly to affected partners. Spribe was first granted a UK gambling software license in December 2020.
