Legal
February 3, 2021
Lived Experience Panel Set to Advise the Gambling Commission
The Gambling Commission (GC) in the UK is looking to expand on the role of people who have personally experienced gambling harm and announced today the establishment of a permanent Lived Experience Advisory Panel. “We are pleased that the Gambling Commission has recognised the importance of listening to people who have been harmed by gambling […]
Legal
February 2, 2021
UKGC Announces Strict Player Protection Measures on Online Slots
On February 2, the UKGC announced new rules on online slots to strengthen player protection. Auto-play, fast spins, and reverse withdrawals will be permanently banned. Permanent Ban on Misleading Slot Features Following a consultation launched last summer, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced today the introduction of “a package of strict measures” on online slot […]
Industry
February 1, 2021
Sazka Group Appoints Charles Garland to National Lottery Bid Team
Entertainment guru Charles Garland will bring his expertise in order to help the National Lottery return its sense of excitement and win the 8.5 million lost players. The National Lottery Needs a Digital-First Operator to Bring Back its Players Charles Garland has joined Sazka Group’s advisory board in order to provide support to Sir Keith […]
Legal
January 31, 2021
UKGC Launches Survey on How Gambling Companies Interact with Customers
The gambling regulator in the UK launched a new survey on how gambling companies interact with their customers. With the help of the survey, the UKGC aims at finding the right balance between customer protection, freedom and privacy. UK Gambling Regulator Launches a New Survey The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced that it launched […]
Industry
January 31, 2021
Higher License Fees to Help Gambling Commission Address Modern Challenges
British annual remote license fees may increase by 55% in an effort to provide the Gambling Commission with funding to regulate the rapidly expanding industry and tackle the rising unlicensed market. The Commission Would Need £2.5M to Tackle All Challenges by 2023/2024 The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has launched an open […]
Legal
January 25, 2021
The Horseracing Betting Forum Opposes Affordability Checks
A proposal for affordability checks may put off millions of punters away from betting on horse racing, a written submission from the Horseracing Bettors Forum (HBF) is set to warn the Gambling Commission (GC) in the UK this week. Statement Ready to Be Submitted The HBF, which represents the interest of bettors on British racing […]
Industry
January 18, 2021
UKGC’s Proposed Gambling Law Reform Faces Controversy
UKGC’s proposed amendment of Great Britain’s Gambling Law faces controversy, as it would be a “significant invasion of personal freedom,” critics say. “Invasion of Personal Freedom” The focus of the British lawmakers to reform Great Britain’s gaming laws faces controversy in the country, opened to debate by an anonymous letter recently sent to the British […]
Industry
January 18, 2021
UK Gambling Operators Criticized for Overstating Black Market Threat
The UK regulatory body said a recent report from PwC exaggerated the size of the unlicensed gambling market in a bid to soften the upcoming changes in the gambling law. Gambling Operators in an Attempt to Prevent Tighter Regulations The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has criticised some gambling companies for preparing a “dodgy” report about […]
Industry
January 9, 2021
UKGC Looking to Improve Research Methodology On Gambling Behaviour
The UK Gambling Commission is looking for feedback and guidance on improving its research methodology on gambling behavior and addiction. UKGC Adjusts Research Methodology The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is looking to adjust and refine its research methodology on gambling and gambling addiction. To that end, the UKGC has launched a consultation for feedback and […]
Industry
December 19, 2020
Online Market on the Rise Amid Covid-19 Restrictions, the UK Gambling Commission Reports
Figures from the UK Gambling Commission for October show the impact of renewed tightening of Covid-19 restrictions on online and Licenced Betting Operator (LBO) gambling behavior. Real Event Betting Prompts the Rise of the Online Industry Data from the UK Gambling Commission for the period between March and October shows that the online market has […]