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Industry
October 17, 2024
DCMS Reiterates Commitment to Thriving UK Gambling
Lisa Nandy, the UK’s new head of the UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport, has reiterated the British government’s desire to grow gaming responsibly. According to her, the government is committed to striking the right balance between a thriving industry and problem gambling support. Nandy Wants UK Gambling to Thrive In the Commons, MP […]
Industry
July 26, 2024
UK Gov Unveils New DCMS Ministerial Team
The United Kingdom’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has unveiled its new ministerial team, led by Lisa Nandy. Nandy was confirmed as Brtiain’s new DCMS head approximately a month ago and is now set to be supported by a team of industry professionals, including a new gambling minister. The DCMS Unveiled Its New […]
Industry
May 30, 2024
UK Gambling Reforms Face Uncertainty as Stuart Andrew Resigns
Rishi Sunak recently unveiled a snap election, much to the UK political sector’s surprise. As a possible leadership change looms, the gambling industry remains wary of the effect this change would have on the ongoing reforms. As if to add to the uncertainty, the UK gambling minister Stuart Andrew just announced his resignation. As of […]
Industry
May 16, 2024
DCMS Official Discusses the Fight Against Gambling Black Market
In a recent address at the Westminster Media Forum, Ben Dean, director for Sport and Gambling at the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), highlighted the persistent challenges in combating the black market for gambling. He likened the efforts to a game of “whack-a-mole,” emphasizing the difficulty of keeping up with unlicensed companies that […]
Industry
April 22, 2024
UK Government Is Reluctant to Restrict In-Stadium Ads
The UK government is reluctant to introduce stricter restrictions of gambling advertising in spite of calls from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). In response to the latter body’s second report, the government said that more evidence is needed. For context, the DCMS urged for a reduction in ads during sporting events, […]
Industry
March 12, 2024
NatCen to Develop a Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for the Gambling Act Review
The National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) announced that it has been commissioned by the Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) and the Gambling Commission (UKGC) to develop a Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for the Gambling Act Review. This project will see NatCen probe into the ongoing reforms to see how effective the review […]
Business
January 12, 2024
DCMS Starts Search for National Lottery Community Fund Chair
Blondel Cluff, held the role of a chair of the National Lottery Community Fund for two years until her early resignation dating back to last summer. As a result, Paul Sweeney was appointed to the role of interim chair on August 1, 2023, for a 1-year contract or until a permanent chair is appointed, whichever […]
Industry
November 20, 2023
Government Responds as Support for Anti-Affordability Checks Petition Swells
Earlier this month, opponents of the UK government’s affordability checks plans launched a petition against the measure. Created by Nevin Truesdale, the petition wants the UK to abandon its current plans. However, the government is not willing to back down. The petition describes the affordability checks as “inappropriate and discriminatory.” Such intrusive measures, the petition […]
Industry
August 8, 2023
DCMS Appoints Sweeney as Interim Chair of The National Lottery Community Fund
The UK’s DCMS announced that the Secretary of State Lucy Frazer has appointed Paul Sweeney as the interim chairman of The National Lottery Community Fund. The announcement described Sweeney as a seasoned individual with years of experience in the voluntary, community and public sectors in Northern Ireland. The announcement added that Sweeney will serve in […]
Industry
June 27, 2023
UK Government Invites New Input on Gambling White Paper
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) select committee has taken a significant step toward shaping the future of gambling regulations in the country by inviting public reactions to the recently released white paper. In a new call for evidence, the committee seeks to gather insights, opinions, and feedback from various interested parties, including […]
