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Misuse of inside information: Policy position paper

This document sets out the Gambling Commission’s approach to dealing with potential incidents of misuse of inside information in betting (June 2025).

Published
16 December 2025

Last updated
16 December 2025 - Changes

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Key points relating to other organisations

There are a number of other organisations whose services or products may be utilised by betting operators to offer markets. Organisations that may need to consider their policies on betting rules and misuse of inside information includes:

  • TV and radio production and broadcasting companies
  • selection panels or committees involved in judging and bestowing of awards
  • telecoms companies for example recording votes on TV shows.

It is suggested that misuse of inside information is considered for inclusion in the following:

  • terms and conditions of relevant employees
  • competition rules
  • participant disclosure agreements
  • audience disclosure agreements.
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