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Commission welcomes tighter gambling advertising standards

14 February 2018

The Gambling Commission has welcomed tightened advertising standards which focus on adverts appealing to problem gamblers and on free bets and bonuses.

Gambling business fined £350,000 for advertising failures

14 February 2018

Online gambling business ElectraWorks has been fined £350,000 by the Gambling Commission for repeatedly misleading consumers with adverts relating to free bonuses.

Gambling Commission CEO, Sarah Harrison, talks about the importance of diversity

07 February 2018

Sarah Harrison speaks at Global Gaming Women, part of the ICE Totally Gaming Conference 2018

Online firms told to take immediate action against unfair terms and conditions

01 February 2018

Online gambling businesses have been warned to take immediate steps to comply with consumer protection law or face enforcement action by the Gambling Commission.

Have your say on proposals to make gambling more fair and open

25 January 2018

Consumers, gambling businesses, stakeholders and members of the public are being invited to voice their opinion on proposed changes to regulations relating to marketing and advertising, unfair terms, and complaints and disputes.

Commission welcomes new research by Citizens Advice

23 January 2018

The Gambling Commission has welcomed a new report published by Citizens Advice today, which considers the causes and impacts of problem gambling.

Commission on board Europe's flagship gaming show

15 January 2018

Gambling operators from across the globe are being invited to catch-up with the Commission at ICE Totally Gaming in London

Is the advertising for your lottery misleading?

11 January 2018

The Gambling Commission is reminding lottery operators about advertising rules following an ASA ruling.

Borehamwood workshop to make gambling safer and free from crime

09 January 2018

Gambling businesses from across Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas are expected to attend a workshop aimed at ensuring the activity is safe and crime-free

Letter to online casino operators

05 January 2018

The Gambling Commission has written to all online casino operators to raise concerns about the sector's approach to anti-money laundering and social responsibility.