News
News, speeches and announcements from the Gambling Commission.
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Speeches
Andrew Rhodes speech at Bacta Annual Convention 2023
This speech was delivered by chief executive Andrew Rhodes at the British Amusement Catering Trade Association (BACTA) Annual Convention on 14 November 2023.
22 November 2023
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Speeches
IoL Annual Conference 2023 - Kay Roberts and Danielle Trigg speeches
This speech was delivered by executive director of operations Kay Roberts and acting director of licensing Danielle Trigg at the Institute of Licensing (IoL) Conference on 16 November 2023.
16 November 2023
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Consumers
2023 Young People and Gambling Report
Today the Commission has released its 2023 Young People and Gambling Report - an annual study which helps understand children’s and young people’s exposure to, and involvement in, all types of gambling.
16 November 2023
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Speeches
CEO Briefing 2023 - Andrew Rhodes speech
This speech was delivered by chief executive Andrew Rhodes at the CEO Briefing on 8 November 2023. Please note: This is the speech as drafted and may slightly differ from the delivered version.
9 November 2023
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Industry
Nick Rust appointed as Chair of the Commission's Industry Forum
The Gambling Commission is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Rust as the Chair of its Industry Forum. Mr Rust will assume his role in November, serving as the Chair for a two-year term.
7 November 2023
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Speeches
BACTA Social Responsibility Exchange - Mandy Gill Speech
This speech was delivered by director of industry and specialist knowledge Mandy Gill at the British Amusement Catering Trade Association (BACTA) Social Responsibility Exchange on 31 October 2023.
1 November 2023
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Corporate
Seven Commissioners appointed
The Secretary of State has appointed seven Commissioners to the Gambling Commission commencing 11 September 2023.
31 October 2023
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Industry
Market impact data on gambling behaviour - operator data to Sept 2023
The Gambling Commission has published further data on the gambling industry in Great Britain.
31 October 2023
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Speeches
IAGR 2023 Conference keynote – Andrew Rhodes speech
This speech was delivered by chief executive Andrew Rhodes at the International Association of Gambling Regulators (IAGR) Conference on 16 October 2023. Please note: This is the speech as drafted and may slightly differ from the delivered version.
17 October 2023
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Speeches
Global Gaming Expo - Tim Miller speech
This speech was delivered by executive director Tim Miller at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) on 10 October 2023. Please note: This is the speech as drafted and may slightly differ from the delivered version.
11 October 2023
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Speeches
Lotteries Council - Ian Angus speech
This speech was delivered by director of policy Ian Angus at the Lotteries Council on 11 October 2023. Please note: This is the speech as drafted and may slightly differ from the delivered version.
11 October 2023
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Speeches
Regulating the Game Conference - Tim Miller speech
This speech was delivered by executive director Tim Miller at the Regulating the Game Conference on 25 September 2023. Please note: This is the speech as drafted and may slightly differ from the delivered version.
25 September 2023
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Enforcement
Lindar Media Limited faces £690,947 regulatory action
Lindar Media Limited will pay £690,947 after a Commission investigation revealed social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures.
20 September 2023
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Consumers
Financial risk check proposals – open letter to Racing Post readers
In recent months the Racing Post has, on a daily basis, provided readers with imbalanced stories about the ongoing financial risk consultation and frequently failed to seek a right of reply from the Commission.
19 September 2023
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Industry
New gambling Industry Forum
The Gambling Commission has announced the establishment of an Industry Forum.
14 September 2023
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Enforcement
Suspension of licences – In Touch Games Limited
An online gambling business has had its licences to operate in Great Britain suspended.
1 September 2023
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Industry
New remote customer interaction guidance update – August 2023
Remote gambling operators are advised to read this update on the introduction of new remote customer interaction guidance following consultation.
23 August 2023
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Industry
Open letter from Commission CEO on the misuse of gambling statistics
Gambling is an issue that can divide opinion, and this has been especially true during the development of the Government’s White Paper, as various people and groups have sought to influence, to express opinion and to present their arguments.
14 August 2023
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National Lottery
Fourth National Lottery licence competition: legal update (July 2023)
In early September 2022 Camelot and IGT withdrew their respective appeals against the Gambling Commission’s decision to award the Fourth licence to Allwyn.
28 July 2023
e-bulletin updates
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