# Evolution Settles UK License Review with $6.4M Payment The company resolved access issues through unlicensed operators. - **Source:** [ReadWrite](https://brifing.si/source/7a996b61-bc09-4e57-8483-78f2ad9dd914) - **Published:** 2026-07-17 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/fc144719-a838-4a80-ae84-6d7234c1a0c8 ## License Review and Settlement Evolution closed the UK Gambling Commission's license review by paying £4.75 million ($6.38 million). The review focused on the company's games being offered to UK customers through unlicensed operators. ## Start of the Review The investigation, which began in December 2024, centered on Evolution's games being accessible via six unlicensed websites in the UK. The company stated that these operators bypassed existing restrictions. ## Company's Cooperation Evolution announced close cooperation with the Gambling Commission during the review process. The company implemented technical safeguards and commercial controls to block unlicensed access. ## Termination of Operator Relationships Evolution immediately terminated business relationships with the two operators that allowed unlicensed access. The company stated that this step contributed to resolving the issue. ## New Compliance Measures During the review, Evolution introduced additional compliance measures to make unauthorized access more difficult. The company pledged to continue investing in technical protections. ## Outcome and Future Steps The settlement removed uncertainty surrounding the license review. Evolution emphasized its focus on supporting regulated gambling markets and limiting access through unlicensed operators. ## Sources covering this story - https://readwrite.com/evolution-agrees-pay-4m-uk-license-review/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._