Industry
January 26, 2023
Paul Scully Calls for Right Balance in Upcoming Gambling Act Review
The minister spoke Wednesday at the Betting and Gaming Council’s (BGC) Annual General Meeting and provided invaluable insight into the progress of the review of the Gambling Act. He explained that the review represents a unique opportunity for the country to update its gambling regulations in a way that protects customers from harm, enables bettors […]
Industry
January 5, 2023
UK Needs to Save Its Gambling Industry, Says John Spellar MP
John Spellar, a Labour Party MP recently wrote for the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) in light of the ongoing government review of the main gambling law in the country. In a report released by The House, the MP urged the government to implement measures that will protect the flourishing British gambling industry. Sensible and […]
Industry
December 7, 2022
Donelan Confirms “Common Sense” Approach to Gambling Act Review
Seeking to make the Gambling Act fit the digital age, the UK launched a review of the main gambling law back in December 2020. After two years, the result of the review is yet to be published, despite numerous assurances since the spring that it will be completed within weeks. This has put pressure on […]
Legal
September 16, 2022
New Prime Minister and Cabinet May Abandon Gambling Reforms
UK Government’s much anticipated White Paper may never see the light of day if rumors that the gambling reform will be axed by the new cabinet ministers turn out to be true. Promote Growth, Ditch Further Regulation The ongoing Gambling Act 2005 review may be next on the firing line for the newly-elected Prime Minister […]
Industry
July 15, 2022
UK Gambling Reform Delayed Yet Again Amid Political Turbulence
This is the fourth time the white paper outlining the future of the gambling industry in the UK is being delayed. Contrasting political, business and health-related interests continually disrupt the future of gambling in the UK. White Paper Publication on Hold Until Elections The white paper in question was meant to summarize the results of […]
Industry
June 30, 2022
UK’s Upcoming Gambling Reform Continues to Attract Controversy
The UK government will likely unveil its new gambling reforms within days. The changes are motivated by the explosive growth of online betting and the increased threat of gambling addiction. Recent rumors about some suggestions getting removed from the white paper caused an uproar among anti-gambling campaigners. Gambling Regulations in the UK Are in Dire […]
Industry
March 8, 2022
Lord Foster Calls for Gambling Law Changes As Soon As Possible
The chairman of Peers for Gambling Reform Lord Foster urged the government to stop dithering and implement the necessary gambling regulatory changes as soon as possible. Urgent Changes to Outdated Laws The chairman of the cross-party executive committee issued a call to the authorities while speaking to BBC Points West, emphasizing the need for “urgent […]
Legal
September 23, 2021
Gambling Sponsors Face New Ban in the UK
Betting firms are likely to disappear from the front of soccer shirts in the UK, according to a report in Sportsmail, which states the government is almost certain to impose this type of advertising restriction for the gambling industry. Front-of-Shirt Ban The upcoming ban on front-of-shirt sponsorships for bookmakers will become part of the white […]
Industry
August 31, 2021
Top UK MPs Criticized for Accepting Hospitality from Betting Firms
The Liberal Democrats have criticized UK Conservative Party MPs Philip Davies and Esther McVey for receiving free tickets and hospitality from gambling companies, when the Government is reviewing gambling laws. Tatton Constituency Concerned About McVey’s Betting Links Liberal Democrats in Esther McVey‘s local constituency of Tatton have criticized their MP and her fellow MP husband, Philip Davies, for accepting gifts from gambling firms while the UK Gambling […]
Industry
April 1, 2021
CMS Conference: The Time for Building Momentum and Safer Gambling
During the CMS Conference, UKGC executive director Tim Miller said that the past year has been challenging, but now is the moment to build momentum and make gambling safer and fairer. Gambling Must Become Safer and Fairer On March 30, 2021, during the CMS Conference speech, which was virtual for the first time, UKGC executive […]