Long awaited UK Gambling policy update published

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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/high-stakes-gambling-reform-for-the-digital-age/high-stakes-gambling-reform-for-the-digital-age

Doesn't seem to be anything too earth shattering:

checks on players at £1000 loss .. 1% levy on gambling companies .. a deferral on decision regarding stake limits..

Doesn't seem to be much regarding gambling advertising - there is way too much of it! I would have liked to see some kind of ban to be honest. Don't want my kid seeing Ray Winstone telling him to have a bet during every half time break in the football.

Gambling white paper: Young gamblers could face £2 slot machine limit

The government has unveiled the biggest shake-up of gambling laws in nearly two decades.

www.bbc.com

 

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Affiliate specific section:

"
We recognise the importance of affiliates to operators and customers, and that the growth of affiliate marketing is by no means unique to the gambling sector. We also know that issues relating to how affiliate marketing is conducted can have serious consequences.

We are not persuaded by arguments for affiliates to be licensed by the Gambling Commission. Affiliates’ marketing activities are already regulated by the ASA under the CAP codes, meaning that placing additional duties on the Commission would lead to duplication. In addition, the distinct responsibilities and activities of affiliates would require an entirely new licensing regime to be created; and the size of the sector means that it would distort the Commission’s remit, which concentrates on gambling operators themselves.

While we welcome efforts from industry to raise standards for affiliates, this does not dilute the clear responsibilities the Gambling Commission will continue to place on operators for all activities undertaken in their name. We believe this is the best way to guarantee strong compliance and maintain clear responsibilities. In particular, we are already clear that any direct marketing to self-excluded customers by affiliates will be regarded as a breach of licence conditions by the licensee on whose behalf the affiliate is contacting the customer.

The Gambling Commission continues to keep this area under review and will not hesitate to take action if there is evidence of standards slipping. The Online Advertising Programme will also take a wider look at regulation for online affiliates.
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tfft

 

[Conft]

More powers to combat the black market is a good step, hopefully less profit for the operators of the "non gamstop casino" type sites.