Recent updates – updated 10 May
Next Steps
Gambling Commission’s powers and resources
| Online protections | |||
| Proposed change | How it will be delivered | Next step | When next step is expected |
| Affordability: Introduction of firmer rules on when online operators must carry out financial risk checks on customers. | Gambling Commission powers (amendments to LCCP) | Gambling Commission consultation | Summer 2023 |
| Online game design: Review of game speeds and the removal of features which make online games riskier. | Gambling Commission powers (amendments to remote technical standards) | Assessment of initial impact of changes | Spring 2023 |
| Gambling Commission consultation | Summer 2023 | ||
| Harm prevention: Potential introduction of mandatory data sharing about high risk customers between online operators to prevent harm. | Gambling Commission powers (amendments to LCCP) | Results of initial trial to be announced | Summer 2023 |
| Player-centric tool improvements: Consultation to take place on increasing uptake of such tools, including whether online deposit limits should be mandatory or opt-out (rather than opt-in). | Gambling Commission powers (exact mechanism TBC) | Gambling Commission consultation | 2023 |
| Marketing and advertising | |||
| Proposed change | How it will be delivered | Next step | When next step is expected |
| Incentives: Requirement that bonuses and free bets are provided in a socially responsible manner which doesn’t increase the risk of harm. | Gambling Commission powers (exact mechanism TBC) | Gambling Commission consultation | 2023 |
| Football sponsorship: The Premier League will voluntarily end front-of-shirt sponsorships from gambling companies. | Premier League policy – the Premier League announced its intention to withdraw front-of-shirt gambling sponsorship on 13 April 2023 | Premier League to implement ban | Ban to be implemented at the end of the 2025/2026 football season |
| Dispute resolution and consumer redress | |||
| Proposed change | How it will be delivered | Next step | When next step is expected |
| Ombudsman: Introduction of an ombudsman to deal with customer disputes and appropriate redress in the event of operators’ social responsibility failures. | Voluntary initially, with legislation if needed | Process for appointment to commence | Spring/summer 2023 |
| Land-based gambling | |||
| Proposed change | How it will be delivered | Next step | When next step is expected |
| Cashless payments: Development of consultation options for cashless payments on gaming machines, including player protections | Secondary legislation and Gambling Commission powers (exact mechanism TBC) | Consultation (unspecified) | Summer 2023 |
Proposed changes are all Government led
Proposed changes are all Government led