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UK Parliament to Debate Affordability Checks in Betting Following Petition Milestone
This decision comes after a petition initiated by Jockey Club chief executive Nevin Truesdale successfully garnered the necessary 100,000 signatures. The swift collection of signatures in just 27 days...

Gambling Commission Introduces New Anonymous Reporting Service
This initiative is part of the Commission's ongoing efforts to uphold integrity in the gambling sector.
Scope and Purpose of the Service
The "Tell us something in confidence" service is a...

UK Parliament to Consider Debate on Betting Affordability Checks
This development reflects significant public concern over the impact of these regulations on the horseracing industry and the broader gambling community.
Racing Community's Concerns Over Financial Risk Regulations
Officials and organizations...

UK Government Exempts Gambling Contracts from New Subscription Rules
This legislative update comes as a response to concerns raised by various stakeholders in the gambling industry, particularly society lotteries.
Background of the New Subscription Legislation
The new legislation mandates businesses...

UK Government Weighs Imposing 1% Levy on Online Gambling Firms to Fund Addiction Research
This move is anticipated to generate £100 million annually to support research, prevention, and treatment of gambling addiction. While a voluntary levy currently exists, the government's Department for Culture,...

UK government calls for feedback on gambling regulation reforms
The Department for Culture, Media, and Sport's select committee has launched a call for evidence regarding the government's gambling regulation White Paper.
Potential barriers
Stakeholders have been invited to provide their...