Tag Archives: UK Gambling Commission
UK – Gambling Commission calls for help from financial sector to tackle gambling harm
The Chief Executive of the British Gambling Commission has invited the finance industry to join a multi-sector partnership approach to tackling gambling harm. Neil McArthur discussed the role of the finance sector during his keynote speech at the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute’s virtual conference for financial service professionals. The conference is part of…
UK – Gambling Commission launches fourth National Lottery licence competition
The Gambling Commission has launched the competition to award the fourth National Lottery licence. The National Lottery is one of the world’s largest lotteries and the current (third) licence is due to expire in 2023. Since launching in 1994, National Lottery players have collectively raised more than £41 billion for 565,000 good causes across the…
UK – Genesis Global to appeal UKGC licence suspension
Genesis Global has responded to the decision by the UK Gambling Commission to suspend its operating licence by saying it is ‘not only disproportionate but also inconsistent with UKGC’s previous regulatory enforcement action in regard to other operators’. Genesis has confirmed that they will be vigorously appealing against the decision whilst cooperating with the UKGC…
UK – UK Gambling Commission looks for feedback on new laws on online slots
The British Gambling Commission (UKGC) is asking for industry and player feedback on online slot design as it looks to tighten controls to reduce problem gambling on online slots. The UKGC said: “We know that the success of many technology companies, digital content creators and gaming machine games designers depends on their ability to establish…
UK – Time to act to reduce gambling-related harm, says Lords report
The House of Lords Select Committee on the Social and Economic Impact of the Gambling Industry today warns that more needs to be done to prevent gambling-related harm. The liberalisation of gambling by the Gambling Act 2005, the universal adoption of smart phones, and the exploitation of soft-touch regulation by gambling operators has created a…
UK – Public Accounts Committee of the House of Commons slams lack of problem gambling insight
The Public Accounts Committee of the House of Commons has slammed the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) for their ‘unacceptably weak understanding’ on problem gambling. The report said the DCMS was ‘unwilling to accept the premise that increasing the commission’s budget to prevent harm would be…
UK – Gambling Commission opens consultation on high value ‘VIP’ customers
The Gambling Commission is seeking views on proposed changes to the rules operators must abide by when transacting with high value customers. The consultation follows collaborative work with the industry following three challenges laid down by the Gambling Commission to make gambling safer and reduce harm across the sector. The Commission challenged the industry to…
UK – UK Gambling Commission hits back at criticism from All-Party Parliamentary Group
The UK Gambling Commission has hit back at criticism from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) who said in a report that the Commission was ‘not fit for purpose.’ The APPG wants new limits imposed on online gaming with a blanket ban on gambling advertising and a limit of £2 on all online slots. The APPG…
UK – Gambling Commission lays out guidelines for betting shops to reopen
As restrictions on the lockdown ease the UK Gambling Commission has published a number of frequently asked questions covering its expectations from land-based operators. These FAQs are aimed at helping operators manage compliance with Government guidance on reopening with continued compliance with the Licence conditions and codes of practice (LCCP). The Commission is also reminding…
