Stephen Cohen reappointed as Commissioner 01 July 2020 Stephen Cohen has been reappointed by the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as a Commissioner
Regulatory returns - further temporary extension to submission dates 24 June 2020 We will continue to offer an extension for the submission of annual returns, from 42 days to 70 days (if required). The extended submission times will be allowed for all annual returns due before 31 August 2020.
Experts by Experience interim group created 19 June 2020 The Gambling Commission has today announced that it is working with an interim Experts by Experience Group who will provide advice, evidence and recommendations to the Commission to help inform decision making
Gambling Commission opens consultation on high value ‘VIP’ customers 19 June 2020 The Gambling Commission is today seeking views on proposed changes to the rules operators must abide by when transacting with high value customers.
Gambling Commission publishes further data showing the impact of Covid-19 on gambling behaviour 12 June 2020 The Gambling Commission has today published further data showing the impact of the Covid-19 lockdown on gambling behaviour.
Guidance on credit card payments made through Money Service Businesses (MSBs) 10 June 2020 The Commission’s recent ban on credit cards extends to payments for gambling made by credit card through any money service business (MSB).
Latest Gambling industry statistics published 28 May 2020 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.
Gambling Commission investigation into systemic failures in player protection at PT Entertainment Services (PTES) leads to company closure 27 May 2020 The Gambling Commission today published the findings of an investigation into PT Entertainment Services (PTES) – who use to trade as www.winner.co.uk and titanbet.co.uk - which uncovered systemic failures in player protection.
New data shows no uplift in complaints about illegal gambling 19 May 2020 New data released today shows that there has been no increase in the number of complaints about illegal gambling websites during Britain’s Covid-19 lockdown.
Gambling Commission instructs tighter measures to protect consumers during lockdown 12 May 2020 The Gambling Commission has today issued new guidance for online operators. It ensures that consumers are further protected following the publication of new evidence that shows some gamblers maybe at greater risk of harm during lockdown.