The debate surrounding UK Gambling affordability checks has intensified after fresh questions were raised about the Gambling Commission's Financial Risk Assessments and the way the regulator reached its decision to move forward with the policy. The latest developments have brought renewed attention to one of the most controversial aspects of gambling reform in Great Britain....
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Responsible Gambling
April 17, 2026
UKGC moves financial risk checks pilot into detailed analysis phase
The UK Gambling Commission has formally progressed its financial risk assessments pilot into a detailed analytical phase, marking a significant procedural step in the ongoing reform of gambling regulation in...
iGaming News, Laws
July 18, 2025
UK Gambling Regulation Under Review by APPG
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Gambling Reform has officially launched an extensive investigation into how gambling should be regulated in the United Kingdom moving forward. The inquiry comes at...
iGaming News, Laws
February 25, 2025
Sweden Appoints Marcus Isgren for Gambling Act Review
The Swedish government has taken a significant step toward reforming its gambling regulations by appointing Marcus Isgren as the lead investigator for a comprehensive review of the Swedish Gambling Act....
iGaming News, Laws
February 1, 2025
Gambling Commission Consultation on Safety Measures
The Gambling Commission has recently initiated a significant new consultation aimed at enhancing the safety and fairness of gambling activities within the United Kingdom. This consultation is part of a...
iGaming News, Laws
December 6, 2024
Evaluating the Gambling Act Review Impact
The Gambling Commission, in collaboration with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen), is leading a comprehensive evaluation of the Gambling...
Regulation & Licensing
April 24, 2024
Progress and Challenges in UK Gambling Industry
Nearly a year ago, the UK gambling sector was poised on the brink of substantial regulatory change with the publication of the Gambling Act Review white paper on April 27,...
iGaming News, Laws
January 5, 2024
UK’s Gambling Harm Levy Proposal
The UK government has proposed the establishment of a statutory industry levy. This levy, set to be implemented as part of the Gambling Act white paper, is intended to contribute...