Making lotteries clearer for consumers - Gambling Commission raises standards with new codes for society lottery operators 12 December 2017 New requirements making it easier for consumers to understand where money raised from society lottery ticket sales goes are being introduced
Children are experiencing gambling without understanding the consequences, says Gambling Commission 12 December 2017 New research published by the Gambling Commission raises concerns that children are experiencing gambling in situations where the risks are not always explained
Sarah Harrison leaves Gambling Commission for new role at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy 07 December 2017 Sarah Harrison will be leaving the Commission at the end of February 2018
Brighton and Hove workshop to make gambling safer and free from crime 07 December 2017 Gambling businesses from across the south east of England are expected to attend a workshop aimed at ensuring their activity is safe and crime-free today
Broadway Gaming to pay £100,000 penalty package for misleading advertising 05 December 2017 Broadway Gaming Ltd will pay a penalty package of £100,000 for failing to include significant terms linked to promotional adverts found on five of its gambling websites.
Latest industry statistics 30 November 2017 Gambling industry statistics are published twice a year (in May and November) and provide the latest information on each sector regulated by the Gambling Commission.
Loot boxes within video games 24 November 2017 Loot boxes provide players with the opportunity to pay to open a loot box and acquire the unknown quantity and quality of in-game items within for use in the game
Eyes down… how to play bingo in a retirement home 23 November 2017 Providing bingo, or other forms of gaming, does not require a licence or permit if it meets the requirements of private gaming
Time to take action on unfair terms says Gambling Commission 22 November 2017 Online gambling firms are being told to review the terms and conditions they have in place before action is stepped up in the New Year to ensure consumers are treated fairly.
Commission warns gambling firms that the pace of change to protect consumers has been 'too slow' 21 November 2017 The Gambling Commission has warned that operators who fail to protect the public risk their long term future in the industry.