News
News, speeches and announcements from the Gambling Commission.
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Speeches
Bacta Annual Convention - Tim Miller speech
This speech was delivered by executive director Tim Miller at the British Amusement Catering Trade Association (BACTA) Annual Convention on 28 November 2024.
28 November 2024
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Corporate
Marcus Boyle to step down as Chair of Gambling Commission
Marcus Boyle has announced his decision to step down as Chair of the Gambling Commission, with his term set to conclude on 31 January 2025.
27 November 2024
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Speeches
CEO Briefing 2024 - Andrew Rhodes speech
This speech was delivered by chief executive Andrew Rhodes at the CEO Briefing on 14 November 2024. Please note: This is the speech as drafted and may slightly differ from the delivered version
15 November 2024
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Consumers
2024 Young People and Gambling Report
The Gambling Commission has published its 2024 Young People and Gambling Report – its annual study into children’s and young people’s exposure to, and involvement in, all types of gambling.
7 November 2024
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Speeches
Gambling Harms Action Lab Launch - Tim Miller speech
This speech was delivered by Executive Director Tim Miller at the Gambling Harms Action Lab launch, hosted by Money and Mental Health on 5 November 2024. Please note: This is the speech as drafted and may slightly differ from the delivered version.
6 November 2024
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Industry
Market impact data on gambling behaviour - operator data to Oct 2024
The Gambling Commission has published further data on the gambling industry in Great Britain.
31 October 2024
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Speeches
IAGR 2024 Conference keynote – Andrew Rhodes speech
This speech was delivered by chief executive Andrew Rhodes at the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) Conference on 21 October 2024. Please note: This is the speech as drafted and may slightly differ from the delivered version.
21 October 2024
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Advisory Board for Safer Gambling (ABSG)
Two new members join the Advisory Board for Safer Gambling
The Gambling Commission has appointed two new members to the Advisory Board for Safer Gambling (ABSG), Dr Virve Marionneau and Dr Spencer Murch.
2 October 2024
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Enforcement
Consumer information notice: Sorare.com prosecution
Football-themed website Sorare.com is due to appear in court next week charged with providing unlicensed gambling facilities to consumers in Britain.
26 September 2024
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Enforcement
Illegal gambling arrest
A man was today arrested on suspicion of providing unlicensed gambling.
20 September 2024
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Speeches
GamProtect Launch Event - Tim Miller speech
This speech was delivered by executive director Tim Miller at the GamProtect Launch Event on 11 September 2024. Please note: This is the speech as drafted and may slightly differ from the delivered version.
13 September 2024
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Speeches
Hospice Lotteries Association Conference 2024 - Sarah Gardner speech
This speech was delivered by deputy chief executive Sarah Gardner at the Hospice Lotteries Association Conference on 12 September 2024. Please note: This is the speech as drafted and may slightly differ from the delivered version.
13 September 2024
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Industry
Market impact data on gambling behaviour - operator data to June 2024
The Gambling Commission has published further data on the gambling industry in Great Britain.
31 July 2024
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Press releases
First Gambling Survey for Great Britain Annual Report published
The Gambling Commission has today launched a new gambling survey which is set to become one of the largest in the world and establish a new baseline for understanding gambling behaviour in Britain.
25 July 2024
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Speeches
KPMG Gibraltar pre-summit DEI seminar - Sarah Gardner speech
This speech was delivered by deputy chief executive Sarah Gardner at the KPMG Gibraltar pre-summit DEI #WeAllWantToPlay seminar on 26 June 2024. Please note: This is the speech as drafted and may slightly differ from the delivered version.
8 July 2024
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Speeches
KPMG Gibraltar eSummit 2024 - Sarah Gardner speech
This speech was delivered by deputy chief executive Sarah Gardner at the KPMG Gibraltar eSummit on 27 June 2024. Please note: This is the speech as drafted and may slightly differ from the delivered version.
8 July 2024
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Speeches
Lotteries Council Annual Conference - Sarah Gardner speech
This speech was delivered by deputy chief executive Sarah Gardner at the Lotteries Council Annual Conference on 23 May 2024. Please note: This is the speech as drafted and may slightly differ from the delivered version.
24 May 2024
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Speeches
Westminster Media Forum - Andrew Rhodes speech
This speech was delivered by chief executive Andrew Rhodes at the Westminster Media Forum on 13 May 2024. Please note: This is the speech as drafted and may slightly differ from the delivered version.
13 May 2024
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Speeches
Bingo Association AGM 2024 - Andrew Rhodes speech
This speech was delivered by chief executive Andrew Rhodes at the Bingo Association Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2024 on 9 May 2024. Please note: This is the speech as drafted and may slightly differ from the delivered version.
10 May 2024
e-bulletin updates
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