July 2, 2018

The Gambling Commission has set out further commitments to protecting children and young people from the dangers of gambling, building on work already under way in this area.

The Commission asked its expert advisers for specific advice on the critical theme of children, young people and gambling.  Bringing together existing work and acting on the advice provided by the Responsible Gambling Strategy Board (RGSB), the Commission’s strengthened focus seeks to ensure the right protections are in place to reduce the risk of harm to children and young people.

The gambling regulator has called for all those responsible for safeguarding children, to work together with the Commission to address the wide range of issues identified in RGSB’s advice.  Action is needed to address:

• access and exposure to gambling by children and young people;
• digital and online risks;
• preventative education and treatment; and
• evidence collection and consumer engagement.

To read the Commission’s press release in full and for a link to its response to the RGSB advice, click here.