Ken Howells Licence Reinstated

Welsh bookmaker Ken Howells is back taking bets online. The Gambling Commission lifted the suspension of its online licence on 13 October 2026, three weeks after suspending it over anti money laundering failings. The regulator said the suspension was lifted following significant action taken by the operator.

What happened

Ken Howells is an independent bookmaker based in Ammanford, south Wales. It traded for decades through its betting shop and an on course pitch before launching online in 2025, on the EveryMatrix platform. The licence is held by Targetlocal Ltd, which trades as Ken Howell's Sports Betting.

The suspension covered only the online licence, which includes sports betting, casino and virtual event betting. Ken Howells' separate licence for its retail betting business was not affected. Throughout the suspension, customers could still log in and withdraw their funds.

What it means for customers

Ken Howells can once again accept online bets on sports, casino and virtual events at kenhowells.com and through its apps. The Gambling Commission's public register lists the online licence as active. It is the same licence, number 000422-R-336567-002, reactivated rather than replaced.

The suspension lasted 22 days. Customers could log in and withdraw their money throughout. The licence is active, and customers can sign up and bet in the normal way.

The Commission's suspension notice does not publish the outcome of its section 116 licence review, or details of the changes Ken Howells made. We will update this page if the review concludes or any conditions are added to the licence.

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