Tag: Gambling Act Review
UKGC: Finance checks will be ‘frictionless and light tough’ on operator...
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has mapped out plans for the introduction of finance risk checks, a major incoming requirement affecting British betting operators'...
Public, parliamentary and industry views divulged on finance risk checks
Ahead of parliamentary debate on financial risk checks in Westminster next week, public support is apparently high according to a charity survey whilst policymakers...
Affordability checks to have day in parliament following racing petition
Concerns over gambling affordability checks are due to be aired in Parliament by horse racing stakeholders after a petition on the matter reached the...
Payment Expert’s 2023 reflections: Regulatory rumblings in the UK
The past 12 months have seen as active a year as any other in the payments and fintech space. Reflecting over 2023, Payment Expert...
UKGC gets into finer details of customer funds in second consultation...
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is continuing to call for evidence from gambling industry stakeholders, discussing several key policy areas including payment-related issues.
Issuing an...
BBC: 40% of Premier League clubs sponsored by suspicious financial service...
A BBC investigation has claimed that up to 40% of Premier League (PL) football clubs are associating with financial service providers that are placed...
BGC: “Snobbish” affordability checks could hurt the sector
Affordability checks have yet again been brought under the spotlight by the UK’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC).
The trade association has warned that tougher...
David Clifton: Affordability needs “greater clarity”
The Director of Clifton Davies Consultancy highlighted that discussions around affordability should be done with more certainty.
Warren Russell, W2: Affordability checks should be done with care
Founder and CEO of W2 Warren Russell warned that businesses should take great care when introducing customer affordability checks.
TruNarrative: Investing in affordability means a ‘safe and enjoyable’ player experience
TruNarrative’s Head of Gaming Adam Doyle explains why affordability checks should take prevalence in the decisions of gambling operators.
