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Gambling Commission announces package of changes which make online games safer by design

02 February 2021

The Gambling Commission has announced a package of strict measures which will strengthen the protections and controls for those who gamble through online slots games

New consultation on gambling regulation funding

29 January 2021

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has launched a consultation into the funding of the Gambling Commission.

Gambling business overhaul following Gambling Commission investigation

28 January 2021

A Gambling Commission assessment of an online gambling business has led to the operator overhauling its approach to social responsibility and the prevention of money laundering.

Data shows the impact of Covid-19 on gambling behaviour in November 2020

20 January 2021

Recent data showing the impact of Covid-19 on gambling behaviour in November 2020.

Covid-19: Commission CEO reminder to online operators

11 January 2021

I wanted to take the opportunity to remind you of the need to ensure that you are protecting your customers during this difficult time.

Reminder to operators: external accreditation of compliance with the LCCP

07 January 2021

We do not support or endorse any external accreditation service as a way of complying with the LCCP

Remote Customer Interaction consultation and call for evidence – extension to deadline to respond

21 December 2020

The Gambling Commission has today extended the deadline on the consultation and call for evidence on remote customer interaction.

Data shows the impact of Covid-19 on gambling behaviour in October 2020

17 December 2020

The Gambling Commission has published further data showing how the renewed tightening of Covid-19 lockdown measures has impacted gambling behaviour in Great Britain.

Gambling Commission welcomes publication of Gambling Act Review Call for Evidence

08 December 2020

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has launched the Gambling Act Review with the publication of a Call for Evidence into the Gambling Act 2005 today.

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