Two UK online gambling operators have had their licenses suspended for failing to fully integrate the GAMSTOP self-exclusion service into their websites.

On Friday, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced the immediate suspension of the licenses held by daily fantasy sports operator Sportito and Dynamic (which trades under the Prophet secondary sports betting brand). Both operators were found to be violating the UKGC’s January order that all online operators integrate GAMSTOP into their offering by March 31.

The UKGC added that Sportito’s license suspension had already been lifted after the operator complied with the integration order. However, the UKGC has commenced reviews of both companies’ suitability to carry on as a UK-approved online operator and Sportito’s belated GAMSTOP integration won’t halt that review.

UKGC CEO Neil McArthur said the regulator was compelled to act “because the operators had not complied by the deadline, which placed vulnerable consumers at risk.” McArthur added that UKGC licensees should recognize that the UKGC stands “ready and willing to use our powers to protect consumers.”