A rollercoaster year has seen the Gambling Review contend with back-to-back government changes and a leadership overhaul at the Gambling Commission, as the industry is promised that the White Paper will be published ‘in the coming weeks’. Before a much-needed break, David Clifton dissects the final industry briefings by new DCMS Gambling Minister Paul Scully and UKGC CEO Andrew Rhodes …
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Winning Post: Ministers take your time…
Regulus Partners details year-end frustrations as yet again, UK gambling scrutinises ministerial movements in the absence of no White Paper being published, providing no indication on the Gambling Review’s final outcome. This week offered cause for cautious optimism for those seeking a coherent outcome to the government’s review of gambling legislation, as the minister responsible, Paul Scully (Cons, Sutton & …
Read More »Jetbull to shut down business
Jetbull (Jetbull.com) has informed customers that it will shut down its online casino and sportsbook operations this month. “We regret to inform you that Jetbull will be shutting down operations this month.” – customers were informed yesterday in an email asking them to withdraw any remaining funds. “We are grateful for all your support shown in over a decade of …
Read More »UKGC notifies operators of consultation on SR guidance
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has reminded licensed operators and stakeholders to submit feedback on its consultation related to newly issued guidance on remote customer interactions. The Commission launched the consultation on 22 November, seeking feedback on new customer care interactions imposed on remote operators – the majority of which came into force in September 2022. Originally announced in April …
Read More »UKGC to expand international reach & cooperation
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has emphasised its commitment to working with international counterparts to improve the standards, protections, and shared knowledge of a “globalised and constantly evolving global gambling marketplace”. The development of the Commission’s international remit is overseen by Jamie Wall, Senior Manager for International Regulatory Partnerships. Wall revealed that the Commission had expanded its presence by working …
Read More »BGC: Nanny State limits will open doors to the Black Market
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has repeated its warning to MPs that nanny state rules will not protect British gambling consumers. The trade body calls on the government to follow the evidence in which a new survey by YouGov details “compulsory spending limits on betting risks driving more people to the unsafe, unregulated gambling black market” according to 67% …
Read More »W2: player protection is no longer a ‘tick box’ regulatory exercise
Warren Russell, CEO at W2, writes for SBC on the long-awaited review of the Gambling Act and the reasons why this presents a new opportunity for the industry to enact real change in the player protection space. Cast your eyes back to 2020. Many of us will remember this as a time when the UK was slowly starting to emerge …
Read More »Allwyn acquires Camelot UK to accelerate stewardship of National Lottery
Allwyn Entertainment will take over the running of the National Lottery in 2023, having agreed terms to acquire Camelot UK outright. A deal was reached with the Ontario Teachers Pension Plan (OTPP) for Camelot UK to be sold to Allwyn, who will take control of the Fourth National Lottery contract a year prior to its entitlement. Financial terms were not …
Read More »UKGC: Gambling protections work, but children require better influences to prevent harm
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published its long-awaited ‘Young People and Gambling Report’, following a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on its survey research. Since 2011, the Commission has surveyed 11 to 16-year-olds’ involvement in gambling as a key assessment of market safeguards to protect children from being harmed or exploited by gambling. Last month, the …
Read More »UKGC changes research design of Young People and Gambling report.
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has alerted stakeholders of changes to its upcoming “Young People and Gambling” report, due to be published on 10 November. Since 2011, the Commission has surveyed 11 to 16-year-olds’ involvement in gambling as a key assessment of market safeguards to protect children from being harmed or exploited by gambling. However, since 2020, the regulator has …
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