The Gambling Commission’s July 2021 data has shown the impact of COVID-19 on gambling behaviour using operator data reflecting the period between March 2020 and July 2021 inclusive. Its press release published yesterday (15 September 2021) carries the very same message regarding the Commission’s expectations as has been conveyed in previous months’ press releases. It […]
An interesting exchange of correspondence – accessible here – has recently passed between Carolyn Harris MP (the Chair of the Gambling Related Harm APPG) and Andrew Rhodes (the Interim Chief Executive of the Gambling Commission). The letters were exchanged during June and July this year but have only recently been made available on the APPG’s […]
Following on quickly from his keynote speech at the 4th Annual KnowNow Conference, Gambling Commission Executive Director, Tim Miller, has delivered a speech at the IAGR Conference 2021, entitled ‘Regulatory Disruption: The case for international collaboration’ (that you can download below). His speech was primarily focused on a desire for increased collaboration and co-operation between […]
David Clifton has been interviewed by LoginCasino Online Gambling Business Magazine on the current state of the UK’s gambling market, the process of obtaining a UK gambling licence, challenges facing UK licensed gambling operators as a result of recent regulatory developments and how the UK’s gambling industry may be transformed over the next five years. […]
On 7 and 8 September 2021, David Clifton had the honour of chairing the excellent two-day 4th Annual KnowNow conference held in London, the agenda for which you can download below. Day 1: “Social Responsibility for Gambling Operators” Welcoming a sizeable audience to Day 1, David applauded KnowNow for not only holding what is believed to […]
As the Coalition Against Gambling Ads bus and supporters (pictured below in Birmingham with Gambling Commission CEO Andrew Rhodes) continue their journey around the country, Betting and Gaming Council Chief Executive, Michael Dugher has written an article for The House Magazine published by PoliticsHome.com entitled “Advertising may be annoying, yet all the evidence shows gambling […]
Flutter UK & Ireland, part of Flutter Entertainment PLC, has today (6 September 2021) launched a new policy measure – including the introduction of a £500 per month net deposit limit for all customers under the age of 25 years – intended to enhance protections for younger customers on its platforms. Its accompanying press release […]
The UK Government has today (5 September 2021) announced the launch of a public consultation on proposed planning reforms intended to support hospitality businesses, markets and historic visitor attractions in England so that outdoor space can be used more easily. The proposals would make permanent existing temporary measures introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. As we […]
A press release published today (2 September 2021) by the Department for Digital, Media & Sport has served to confirm that, as foreshadowed by a 29 August 2021 Sunday Times article entitled “Deloitte man to run gambling watchdog”, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has appointed Marcus Boyle as the next Chair of the Gambling Commission for […]
David Clifton is interviewed by G3 Magazine in an article entitled “Public Image: What can the industry do to improve its reputation?”. The subtitle to that article reads as follows: The UK gambling industry continues to suffer a bad press despite the steps it has taken to limit gambling addiction and try to protect the […]
