The High Court has dismissed a civil claim against the Gambling Commission, dealing a significant blow to two prominent gambling industry figures who challenged the regulator's handling of their private information.
Lee Feldman and Kenneth Alexander brought the case against the Commission, alleging misuse of private information and breach of confidence. However, at a hearing at the Royal Courts of Justice on 19 January 2026, Mrs Justice Eady rejected all claims and ordered the claimants to pay the Commission's legal costs.
The approved judgment, published with redactions on 16 March 2026, provides further details of the court's reasoning for dismissing the case entirely.
Regulatory Authority Vindicated
This outcome reinforces the Commission's position in what appears to have been a contentious dispute over information handling practices. The UK Gambling Commission previously secured a similar victory at the Royal Courts, effectively validating the regulator's conduct in the matter.
Legal Cost Orders Explained
In UK civil litigation, when a court orders the losing party to pay the winner's legal costs, it typically indicates the court found the claim to be without merit or vexatious. Legal costs in High Court cases involving regulatory disputes can often reach six-figure sums, making such orders financially significant for claimants.
According to UK Gambling Commission.
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