UK Gambling Commission Launches Consultation on Deposit Limit Rules
The UK Gambling Commission has initiated a consultation to improve clarity and consistency in how deposit limits are defined and communicated. The proposed changes, aimed at enhancing consumer awareness and financial control, are set to take effect on 31 October 2025.
Improving Transparency in Deposit Limits
The consultation focuses on refining how operators present deposit limits to customers, ensuring uniformity across the industry.
The Gambling Commission seeks to make it easier for consumers to review and adjust their deposit limits after their first deposit.
According to the regulator, these changes will:
“Help consumers consider whether they want to change existing or set new deposit limits.”
Addressing Confusion Over Net Deposit Limits
Traditional deposit limits cap the amount a consumer can deposit within a given timeframe.
However, the introduction of net deposit limits, which factor in withdrawals, has led to inconsistencies and misunderstandings.
For example, a player who sets a £20 ($25.80) weekly deposit limit but withdraws £10 might see their deposit cap increase to £30.
This lack of standardization has raised concerns about the clarity of financial restrictions.
The consultation builds on earlier proposals, inviting feedback from consumers, gambling operators, and the public.
