Tag Archives: UKGC

UKGC to set-up Forum for better industry insights

SBC News UKGC to set-up Forum for better industry insights

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has initiated its recruitment of members to form a new Industry Forum.  Made of members with experience working in the UK gambling sector, the Forum will provide the Commission with improved insights into the views of licensed operators. The UKGC continues its initiative to bolster the range of stakeholder feedback provided by special advisory groups …

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DHSC deems gambling a new risk factor in suicide prevention strategy

SBC News DHSC deems gambling a new risk factor in suicide prevention strategy

Gambling has been recognised as a ‘related factor’ in the UK government’s new strategy to reduce suicide rates by improving prevention and early intervention through the NHS and wider local public services. This morning, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) published details of its new “five-year strategy to reduce suicide rates”. DHSC Undersecretary for Mental Health, Maria Caulfield, …

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Rhodes tells Dame Dinenage of ‘specific concerns’ on misuse of statistics

SBC News Rhodes tells Dame Dinenage of ‘specific concerns’ on misuse of statistics

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published further specific details on concerns related to the “misuse of statistics”  as relayed by CEO Andrew Rhodes to Dame Caroline Dinenage, the Chair, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee on 29 August. Micheal Dugher (CEO, Betting and Gaming Council – BGC), Wes Himes (Executive Director for Standards and Innovation, BGC) and Will Prochaska …

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Rhodes answers light touch and risk assessment misconceptions 

SBC News Rhodes answers light touch and risk assessment misconceptions 

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has posted a personal response from CEO Andrew Rhodes regarding “misunderstandings around financial risk checks and what they really mean”. In a blog and video posted on the Commission’s website, Rhodes seeks to answer important questions and clarify the most frequent misconceptions related to financial risk checks. Having initiated the consultation phase of the gambling …

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Harris Hagan: Legal Eye… Why Culture Counts on PML demands

SBC News Harris Hagan: Legal Eye… Why Culture Counts on PML demands

Seeking to improve the industry’s accountability, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has signalled its intent to tighten its reins on individual licence holders.  Bahar Alaeddini, Partner at Harris Hagan for online gambling, breaks down why transforming corporate culture by driving personal accountability and responsibility will be the key to better outcomes. The White Paper included a fleeting mention of extending …

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SMF: UK shows no public resistance to tougher gambling policies 

SBC News SMF: UK shows no public resistance to tougher gambling policies 

Public policy thinktank the Social Market Foundation (SMF) cites that the British public attitudes are hardening with regards to how gambling should be governed. This morning, the thinktank released its second briefing paper titled “A bitter taste…Exploring the political constraints on public health policies“. The paper draws from “a review of polling evidence and interviews with policymakers involved in implementing …

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World Cup: UKGC says betting to “add excitement” ahead of England final

SBC News World Cup: UKGC says betting to “add excitement” ahead of England final

As England takes on Spain in the Women’s World Cup final on Sunday, the UKGC has shared findings shedding light on the impact of major sporting events on the betting industry Looking into the men’s version of the global tournament, the group commissioned Yonder to collect data on the gambling activity that took place, as well as what happened after …

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David Clifton: Licensing Expert – Questions on Consultations view of risk & vulnerability

SBC News David Clifton: Licensing Expert – Questions on Consultations view of risk & vulnerability

Post White Paper, UK gambling enters its ‘consultation phase’, as the government seeks relevant feedback on key policy proposals to govern the sector. Licensing Expert David Clifton details how consultation questions asked by the Gambling Commission reveal a new approach to the risk assessment & financial vulnerability of customers. ____________________ On 26 July, the UKGC launched its first set of …

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Harris Hagan: Legal Eye… Where Crypto stands with UK gambling

SBC News Harris Hagan: Legal Eye… Where Crypto stands with UK gambling

The reference of ‘cryptoassets’ in the White Paper, reflects the UK government’s undecided stance on governing cryptocurrency adoption as such DCMS cites the absence of specific laws barring their use for online gambling firms. Hilary Stewart-Jones, technology and digital consultant at Harris Hagan, provides an expert end-to-end breakdown on crypto disciplines remit and boundaries within UK gambling laws. ___________ Adopting …

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John White, bacta: Reality check needed on cash vs cashless debate.

SBC News John White, bacta: Reality check needed on cash vs cashless debate.

John White, CEO of bacta, the trade association for the UK’s amusement and gaming machine industry – has stated that more must be done to accommodate consumers who still wish to utilise everyday cash.  Speaking to PaymentExpert, White reflected on the current “cash vs. cashless” debate impacting the British public and their access to services and social mobility. Changing dynamics …

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