News
News, speeches and announcements from the Gambling Commission.
Commission wins IAGR Regulatory Excellence Award
We are delighted to announce that the Commission has been awarded the Regulatory Excellence Award as part of the 2021 International Regulatory Awards, run by the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR).
17 September 2021
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Consumers
Regulatory settlement funds treatment and prevention programme
The Gambling Commission has approved funding for a new regional public health programme to reduce gambling harms in Yorkshire and the Humber.
20 September 2021
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Speeches and talks
IAGR Conference 2021
'Regulatory Disruption: The case for international collaboration', Executive Director Tim Miller's speech at the 2021 IAGR Conference.
15 September 2021
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Consumers
July 2021 data shows the impact of COVID-19 on gambling behaviour using operator data
The Gambling Commission has published further data showing how online gambling behaviour is reacting to the easing of lockdown measures in Great Britain.
15 September 2021
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Speeches and talks
Know Now 2021 Conference - Keynote Speech
'New normal, higher expectations' - Executive Director Tim Miller's keynote speech at Know Now's 2021 conference on Social Responsibility for Gambling Operators.
7 September 2021
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Corporate
New Chair of the Gambling Commission appointed
Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, The Rt Hon Oliver Dowden MP, has appointed Marcus Boyle the new Chair of the Gambling Commission.
2 September 2021
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Enforcement action
Regulatory action against Daub Alderney
Gambling operators are being warned that they will face the full consequences of regulatory failures even if breaches occurred prior to ownership.
1 September 2021
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Consumers
June 2021 data shows the impact of COVID-19 on gambling behaviour using operator data
The Gambling Commission has published further data showing how online gambling behaviour is reacting to the easing of lockdown measures in Great Britain.
10 August 2021
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Consumers
Gambling Commission publishes new research which explores the gambling journeys and behaviours of young people
The Gambling Commission has published new research which explores the gambling journeys and behaviours of young people and adults aged 16 to 30.
5 August 2021
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National Lottery
Fourth National Lottery licence competition timetable update
The Gambling Commission has extended the timeline for Phase Two of the Fourth National Lottery licence competition, following representations from applicants and experience from Phase One.
4 August 2021
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National Lottery
Operational note: Phase Two timetable
The Gambling Commission has extended the timeline for Phase Two of the Fourth National Lottery licence competition, following representations from applicants and experience from Phase One.
4 August 2021
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Industry
New Gambling Commission licensing services
The Commission has launched a new service, apply for a Personal Licence, that brings together all applications for personal licences (PML and PFL) and Annex A approvals.
26 July 2021
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Consumers
May 2021 data shows the impact of Covid-19 on gambling behaviour using operator data
The Gambling Commission has published further data showing how the evolving Covid-19 lockdown measures have impacted online gambling behaviour in Great Britain.
15 July 2021
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Enforcement action
Information notice: Suspension of licence – Martin Henry Bailey
The Gambling Commission has suspended the operating licence of Martin Henry Bailey (operating licence no 000841-N-102895-012) as it carries out a review under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005 (the Act).
7 July 2021
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Enforcement action
Information notice - Suspension of licence – PlayerFT Limited
The Gambling Commission has instigated a review under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005 into PlayerFT Limited (t/a Fiveyards) (operating licence no 056717-R-332721-001).
2 July 2021
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Consumers
Football Index update – 29 June 2021
Due to the understandable and ongoing interest from consumers around BetIndex and its Football Index platform, we are publishing this further update which will be of interest to the company’s customers.
29 June 2021
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Corporate
Consultation response on the funding of gambling regulation
Gambling Commission welcomes publication of consultation response on the funding of gambling regulation
14 June 2021
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Corporate
Gambling Commission appoints Andrew Rhodes as Interim Chief Executive
The Gambling Commission has announced the appointment of Andrew Rhodes as its new Interim Chief Executive.
10 June 2021
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Industry
Impact of Covid-19 on gambling behaviour - operator data from April 21
The Gambling Commission has published further data showing how the evolving Covid-19 lockdown measures have impacted online gambling behaviour in Great Britain.
3 June 2021
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Latest
Update on Remote Customer Interaction Consultation
Earlier this year, we asked stakeholders about the steps remote operators should be required to take to identify and protect customers at risk of harm. This formed part of a long-running programme of work to make online gambling fairer and safer.
25 May 2021
e-bulletin updates
Our newsletter, e-bulletin is sent fortnightly and contains news, updates and latest advice from the Gambling Commission and DCMS.