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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Josie Clarke

Strict new financial risk checks to be introduced for high-spending online gamblers

The Gambling Commission has confirmed new proposals to introduce financial risk assessments for high-spending online gamblers, initially targeting those who deposit £5,000 within a 24-hour period.

These checks, first outlined in a 2023 consultation linked to the government’s Gambling Act Review, will involve a "frictionless, document-free assessment" provided by Credit Reference Agencies. Crucially, the regulator stated that these assessments will not impact a customer’s credit score.

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