Tag Archives: Gambling Act review

Don’t go global, go local: McBookie waving the flag for ‘regional’ bookmaking

Don’t go global, go local: McBookie waving the flag for ‘regional’ bookmaking

The term ‘UK market’ is bandied about a lot in business conversations. This can make it somewhat easy to forget that the country and its markets are spread across four nations – England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and last but by no means least, Scotland. For some businesses, taking a ‘regional’ approach has proven to be a huge success, as Paul …

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‘Racing’s money tree is running out of money’ – William Woodhams’ White Paper reflections

‘Racing’s money tree is running out of money’ - William Woodhams’ White Paper reflections

The UK government has “kicked the can further down the alley” with its Gambling Act review White Paper, William Woodhams lamented, as plans for a series of consultations and political uncertainty cloud the clarity around betting’s regulatory direction.     Assessing the DCMS’ conclusions, the industry’s preparations and how it can react, Fitzdares’ CEO observed that bookmakers have by and large …

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White Paper and White Labels: Regulatory consequences for affiliates

White Paper and White Labels: Regulatory consequences for affiliates

The proposals of the DCMS White Paper on the Gambling Act review are far from concrete, with a series of further consultations with relevant stakeholders scheduled, but change is on the horizon for the betting space, including for affiliates. In the aftermath of the report, prominent betting and gaming affiliate firms Better Collective and QiH shared opinions on the White …

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Tim Miller: UKGC consultations will not reopen White Paper debates

SBC News Tim Miller: UKGC consultations will not reopen White Paper debates

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has updated stakeholders on its plans following the publication of the Gambling Act review White Paper, outlining that the results of its consultations should be due by the end of the summer. Last week’s recommendations published by the DCMS put forward a number of recommended changes for UK gambling’s regulatory framework. However, the clarity stakeholders …

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White Paper sets out ‘best approach for fairness’ with Ombudsman proposal

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Last week’s White Paper on UK gambling law reform contained numerous proposals for change, some of which were unexpected, others which were less surprising – such as the creation of an industry ombudsman. Establishment of a single body to handle customer complaints and redress was widely reported by several outlets, including the BBC, as a likely outcome of the review …

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Finance risk checks: Providing perspective on White Paper’s affordability solution

Finance risk checks: Providing perspective on White Paper’s affordability solution

For the past two years, affordability checks have cast a long shadow over the UK gambling industry, with many stakeholders uneasy about the potential impact such measures could have. With the publication of the Gambling Act review White Paper last week came clarity on a number of issues, including affordability with the introduction of ‘finance risk checks’ for online gambling. …

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White Paper: Entain, Flutter, Fitzdares and Health Lottery CEOs respond

White Paper: Entain, Flutter, Fitzdares and Health Lottery respond

The UK’s betting and gaming industry is processing and reacting to the outcomes of the Gambling Act review White Paper, having waited over two years for government judgement on the sector’s regulatory future. Issuing statements in the immediate aftermath of the publication, Entain and Flutter welcomed the White Paper as providing clarity for British betting to move forward. Meanwhile, in …

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BGC celebrates ‘freedom of choice’ as industry reacts to White Paper

BGC pledges to maintain safer gambling momentum. Michael Dugher.

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has welcomed the publication of the Gambling Act review White Paper, lauding the legislative proposals as a ‘once in a generation moment for change’. Issuing two separate statements shortly after DCMS Secretary Lucy Frazer announced the reforms to parliament and the White Paper was published to the DCMS website, Michael Dugher, BGC CEO, emphasised …

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Gambling review ‘will not get in the way of the majority of people who want to have a flutter’

SBC News Gambling review 'will not get in the way of the majority of people who want to have a flutter'

The government review of the UK’s gambling laws appears unlikely to spring any surprises when it is finally published today, if an article in The Times written by the minister in charge today is anything to go by. One of the biggest changes is the imposition of stake limits for online slots for the first time, with younger players limited to …

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