Legal
March 10, 2021
IEA Report Destroys Proposed Regulatory Measures in the UK
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) released a report evaluating proposed regulation in the UK branding affordability caps as a paternalistic measure that would lead to invasion of privacy. Invasion of Privacy The think-tank organization strongly believes that other regulatory measures put forth such as the ban on gambling advertising and sponsorships are unnecessary and […]
Legal
March 2, 2021
John Whittingdale Steps in at Helm of Gambling Review
John Whittingdale will head the Gambling Act 2005 review amid concerns that he may be too lenient on the industry. Whittingdale to Steer Future of Gambling in UK British minister for media and data John Whittingdale will spearhead the government’s pending review of the Gambling Act, the most significant overhaul of the country’s gambling industry laws since the […]
Legal
February 26, 2021
UK: Gambling Act 2005 Changes Unlikely to Occur Before 2022
The UK may not implement any changes to the Gambling Act 2005 before 2022, a government official noted during a Westminster Policy Forum event. No Industry Changes This Year Ben Dean, director of sport and gambling at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) suggested that the timeframe for change implementation regarding the […]
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December 8, 2020
UK Gambling Law Review Begins Supported by BGC and William Hill
UK Government announced today the launch of the long-awaited review of the gambling laws in the country that is set to define the framework for an upcoming overhaul of the industry. Launched as part of a call for evidence which is set to run for 16 weeks, the review will consider strengthening the powers of […]