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Industry January 22, 2024

JenningsBet Chimes in with Statutory Levy Warnings, Predicts Adverse Effects

JenningsBet, an independent British betting operator, has weighed on the statutory levy discussions, saying that the measure would have adverse effects. According to the company, a mandatory levy would result in closed shops and mass layoffs. For reference, the statutory levy is a much-discussed measure outlined in the United Kingdom’s Gambling Act white paper. The […]

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Industry January 5, 2024

GambleAware Weighs in on the Statutory Levy Consultations

GambleAware’s chief executive officer, Zoë Osmond, has weighed in on the statutory levy consultations, expressing her excitement about the measure. However, she also had a few points to make. For reference, the levy would require all operators in the UK to provide a portion of their revenues for gambling harm research and treatment and was […]

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Industry December 11, 2023

Stuart Andrew Expects the Statutory Levy to Go Live Next Summer

As per the white paper, the United Kingdom is planning to proceed with its plans to introduce the statutory levy. The country’s current gambling minister, Stuart Andrew, believes that the UK will be able to deliver it for summer 2024. For reference, the statutory levy is a measure that would force gambling operators to pay […]

Stuart Andrew, UK's gambling minister

Industry November 23, 2023

UK Government Reaffirms Continued Support for Arcade and Amusement Sector

UK Secretary of State for Sport, Gambling, and Civil Society, Stuart Andrew, has confirmed the imminent release of the government’s response to the initial round of consultations concerning the white paper into the Gambling Act 2005 review. Addressing arcade and amusement sector representatives, Andrew emphasized the government’s recognition of the sector’s vital economic contributions. Collaboration […]

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Industry November 3, 2023

Petition Wants the UK to Abandon Its Affordability Checks Plans

A new petition in the UK seeks to oppose the government’s planned implementation of financial checks. The controversial measure, outlined in the white paper, would see the government conduct affordability assessments on people who lose certain sums of money to gambling. The proposed measure would force operators to conduct checks on anyone who loses more […]

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Industry October 18, 2023

Andrew Rhodes Spoke on the White Paper at the IAGR Conference

Two days ago, Andrew Rhodes from the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) spoke at the International Association of Gambling Regulators (IAGR) Conference, explaining the nature of the white paper and the reasoning behind the proposed measures. Rhodes Highlighted the Regulator’s Values At the opening of his speech, Rhodes noted that many people in Britain feel very […]

Andrew Rhodes, the boss of the UKGC.

Industry October 17, 2023

UK’s Mandatory Levy Seeks to Minimize the Industry’s Impact on Treatment Services

The United Kingdom is set to consult the implementation of the mandatory levy which will replace the current voluntary system. The measure seeks to prevent the gambling industry’s influence on how gambling harm treatment services are operated. Under the rules outlined in the Gambling Act white paper, online gambling companies will have to pay 1% […]

Industry October 10, 2023

Stoke MP: Reforms Must Protect Jobs and Raise Industry Standards

Stoke MP Jo Gideon has commented on the ongoing white paper consultations. Reflecting the sentiments of many of her fellow Conservatives, Gideon criticized the post-white paper indecisiveness and asked the UKGC to “keep with the political direction” set by the government. Gideon weighed on the industry’s importance to Stoke-on-Trent, which is one of the biggest […]

Industry October 6, 2023

White Paper Discussion Panel Addressed the Mandatory Levy

Three days ago, the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party held a conference to discuss policies. During the event, Gordon Moody and Green Pen Consulting organized a panel dedicated to the white paper called “The Gambling White Paper: Implications for Treatment.” The panel saw experts comment on the measures outlined in the paper with Jane Rigbye, Ygam’s […]

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Industry September 27, 2023

Tim Miller Teases Information about the Second Batch of White Paper Consultations

UKGC executive director Tim Miller recently spoke at the Regulating the Game Conference, highlighting the topics that will be discussed during the next white paper consultations. With the first consultations set to end in October, Miller believes that the industry should start preparing for the next batch. The First Consultations Attracted 1,800+ Responses Miller started […]

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