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New twist in affordability checks row demands answers from Gambling Commission

Culture, media and sport committee questions bear a striking similarity to those racing industry has been asking

The Guardian - UK

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

The commission said a pilot found that 97 per cent of those spending above the threshold levels could be easily and frictionlessly assessed for financial difficulties

The Independent UK

High-spending online gamblers to face financial risk assessments

The checks will involve a ‘frictionless, document-free assessment’, with no impact on a customer’s credit score, the Gambling Commission said.

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The Betting and Gaming Council slams plans to raise UK gambling licence fee

The Gambling Commission plans to raise fees by 25% and double machine games duty from October 1

Evening Standard

What Are the Best-Rated UK-Licensed Online Casinos?

The UK online casino market is widely regarded as one of the most tightly regulated and competitive gambling environments in the world. All licensed operators are subject to oversight by the UK Gambling Commission, which enforces strict standards around player protection, financial transparency, advertising practices, and responsible gambling. As a…

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Account closures and restrictions are angering racing punters but there is an answer

The minimum bet rule model is there in Australia for all to see and the Gambling Commission should act now

The Guardian - UK

Half of older children experienced gambling in last year, regulator finds

Some 30% of 11 to 17-year-olds spent their own money gambling, the Gambling Commission’s annual survey found.

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Unibet operator fined £10 million for social responsibility failures

The Gambling Commission also identified ‘significant’ failures in Platinum Gaming Limited’s procedures.

Evening Standard

Landmark study shows 1.4m Britons have a gambling problem

Watchdog’s report highlights growing dangers of slot machines and in-play betting on matches

The Guardian - UK

83 vs 89 New Zealand Gambling Commission Vote on New License Availability and Its Global Implications

New Zealand’s progress toward licensing online casinos came after an 83–39 parliamentary vote supporting an online casino bill

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High-street slot machines reap record takings as councils call for power to curb spread

Local authorities want government to make it easier to stop flurry of ‘adult gaming centres’ targeting poorer areas

The Guardian - UK

National Lottery players warned shops will be unable to sell tickets for ‘one weekend’

More details are set to come about planned changes which will affect many retailers

The Independent UK

National Lottery group planning 36-hour outage for long delayed tech update

Allwyn has warned retailers it will need to carry out the tech switchover ‘one weekend’ over the summer months.

Evening Standard

Online gambling firm Spreadex fined £2m for social responsibility failings

The Gambling Commission said the firm did not appropriately engage with a customer who hit a daily deposit limit of £3,340 12 times in 14 days.

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"No Special Treatment": NZ Gambling Commission Rejects TAB Lobbying Efforts

In a move that underscores New Zealand's commitment to fair and transparent regulation, the country's Gambling Commission has dismissed TAB NZ's lobbying efforts for preferential treatment, affirming that all gambling operators will be held to the same legal and ethical standards.

The Guardian - UK

Spin doctors: gambling firms adopt hard tactics to flood towns with 24-hour slot machines

Companies deploy highly-paid lawyers and appear to mislead councillors – but local authorities are fighting back

Evening Standard

National Lottery firm Allwyn reveals lower UK sales and earnings

The company’s plans to launch new draw-based games have been delayed due to a planned switch to a new technology provider.

The Guardian - UK

Widow of gambling addict lambasts watchdog’s failure to investigate suicides

Exclusive: Annie Ashton, whose husband killed himself, says more people will die because of Gambling Commission inaction

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The Guardian - UK

Proportion of children in Great Britain with gambling problem has doubled, data reveals

Gambling Commission figures show shock rise to 85,000 in number of young people suffering gambling harms

The Independent UK

Inside the betting scandal-hit constituencies where Tories and Labour have withdrawn support for candidates

The Tories and Labour both withdrew support for candidates being investigated by the Gambling Commission – The Independent speaks to local party supporters who had been campaigning for them, and to voters

The Guardian - UK

Met indicates Tory in betting scandal could be part of criminal investigation

Craig Williams could come under scope of criminal investigation as Met looks at possible misconduct in public office

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Top Tories' bets may be 'criminal offence', expert says after Alister Jack admission

SENIOR Conservatives placing bets on the timing of the General Election could constitute a “criminal offence”, a corruption expert has said ...

The Independent UK

Election betting scandal deepens as another Tory minister admits to gambling on date

Scotland secretary Alister Jack says he put three wagers on timing of July 4 poll but denies having broken rules

Evening Standard

Suspended Labour candidate admits betting against himself at election

Kevin Craig admitted making a ‘stupid error of judgment’ by placing a wager on the Tories defeating him in Central Suffolk and North Ipswich

The Guardian - UK

Election betting: Fifth Tory investigated in growing scandal

Exclusive: Welsh politician Russell George told by Gambling Commission he is part of inquiry as Tories drop Craig Williams and Laura Saunders

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