UK: GAMBLING REFORM FOR THE DIGITAL AGE – WHITE PAPER

On 27 April, the UK released a White Paper on gambling reform.  Plans include a mandatory levy on betting firms to pay for treatment of addiction, new player protection checks and stake limits for online slots; and the Gambling Commission get tougher powers and follows recent high-profile fines against gambling operators for failing to protect people at risk.  It is said that problem gambling affects an estimated 300,000 people and can lead to people losing life-changing sums of money.

https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/gambling-reform-in-the-digital-age

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/major-reform-of-gambling-laws-to-protect-vulnerable-users-in-smartphone-era

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/high-stakes-gambling-reform-for-the-digital-age/high-stakes-gambling-reform-for-the-digital-age

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/high-stakes-gambling-reform-for-the-digital-age

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-65249542?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

iGB reaction –

https://igamingbusiness.com/legal-compliance/regulation/white-paper-increased-protections-for-vulnerable-groups

https://igamingbusiness.com/legal-compliance/regulation/bgc-reacts-gambling-act-white-paper/

https://igamingbusiness.com/legal-compliance/legal/whats-covered-in-the-gambling-act-white-paper/https://igamingbusiness.com/legal-compliance/uk-white-paper-reaffirms-operators-accountability-for-affiliates/

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