Industry
March 22, 2023
Responses of DCMS Gambling Inquiry Published
Launched in December, the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Committee sought to examine the regulation of gambling in the UK. The Committee invited industry stakeholders such as gambling operators, nonprofit organizations, researchers and other organizations within the gambling sector to answer a series of questions. The invitation for written evidence was opened through February […]
Lottery
February 3, 2023
Government to Review £50m Charity Lottery Annual Sales Cap
A third-sector push to see the charity lottery limits in the UK removed may bear fruit after the government agreed to consider a review of the limit. No Cost to Treasury or Taxpayer An open letter signed by 103 charity leaders at third-sector organizations swayed the government’s view and the minister for Digital, Culture, Media […]
Industry
January 10, 2023
Damian Green Named DCMS Committee Chair in Knight’s Absence
Damian Green MP will serve as the chairman of the Department of Digital, Culture Media and Sports Committee. Green to Chair the DCMS Committee Green will assume the rule in the wake of Julian Knight who recused himself from the Parliament recently. The latter man will meanwhile deal with sexual harassment allegations made against him […]
Legal
December 22, 2022
DCMS Committee Probes UK Gambling Regulation Changes
A new inquiry will probe into the UK government’s progress in addressing gambling harm and protecting people from problem gambling. Details of the new inquiry emerged Wednesday. New DCMS Committee Looks into Gambling Regulation in the UK The new probe will see the Digital, Media, Culture, and Sport (DCMS) investigate what changes are made in […]
Industry
October 28, 2022
Damian Collins Resigns from DCMS Leadership Position
Amid the ongoing review of the Gambling Act in the UK, another lead part of the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) announced his resignation. Earlier this week, Damian Collins, announced his decision to step down from his role with the DCMS. Damian Collins Steps Down from DCMS In a statement released via Twitter, […]
Industry
September 7, 2022
Michelle Donelan Named Head of the DCMS
The cabinet of Liz Truss, Britain’s new PM, announced that it will be appointing Michelle Donelan as secretary of state for the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. This comes in the wake of Nadine Dorries decision to vacate the spot. Donelan Will Be Responsible for the Department During Boris Johnson’s tenure as PM, […]
Industry
July 18, 2022
DCMS: Kids to Require Parents’ Consent to Buy Loot Boxes
The United Kingdom’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport refused to prohibit loot boxes. However, it announced that it will bar video game companies from offering loot boxes to kids without their parent’s consent. This comes amid rising disgruntlement against microtransactions in video gaming. DCMS Wants Kids to Enjoy Gaming without the Harm The […]
Legal
July 5, 2022
UKGC, DCMS Clash over National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms
During a recent meeting, the boss of the Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport Committee (DCMS) clashed with the UK Gambling Commission’s (UKGC) boss over claims for insufficient effectiveness and transparency. Allwyn’s License Win Brings Legal Challenges The meeting took place last week Thursday and consisted of a debate between DCMS’ chair, Julian Knight and UKGC’s […]
Industry
June 28, 2022
DCMS: Gambling Industry Yet to Recover Pre-Pandemic Workforce Numbers
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) has published an upgraded version of the report covering workforce estimates for January-December 2021. According to the data, UK’s gambling industry failed to go back to its total workforce numbers prior to the start of the pandemic. The same data revealed a series of important discrepancies […]
Legal
March 2, 2022
DCMS Decision to Keep Lottery Sales Limit Sparked Criticism
Lottery organizations in the UK expressed their concern and disappointment following the release of the ongoing review of charity lottery policy by the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) this week. People’s Postcode Lottery Position The review that is ongoing since August 2021 concluded that a previous increase of the charity lottery annual […]
