Compliance Updates
Parliamentary Group Launches Inquiry into Conduct of UK Gambling Commission

The Parliamentary All Party Betting & Gaming Group has decided that for the year 2021/2022 it shall focus some of its time undertaking an investigation into the competence and effectiveness of the regulator of British gambling, the Gambling Commission.
The Gambling Commission was widely criticised in a number of reports published in 2020 by the Public Accounts Committee, the National Audit Office and House of Lords Select Committee on the Social and Economic Impact of the Gambling Industry. The appointment of the interim CEO, Andrew Rhodes, came with the express instruction that the organisation needed “rebooting” in the terms of the Secretary of State.
The Group feels that for much of the industry, the Gambling Commission has suffered many more faults than those identified by the 2020 Reports. There is a demand, amongst many in the industry, for much deeper structural and cultural changes within this organisation.
The Group feels that with the current Review of the Gambling Act 2005 being undertaken by DCMS, the forthcoming appointment of a new Chair and CEO, now is an opportune time to review the effectiveness of the regulator.
“We are very conscious that for many operators and their advisers, they have no real avenue to express their concerns, as the only way to complain about the Gambling Commission is to submit a complaint to the Gambling Commission. We are also conscious that many operators are actually scared of complaining about their regulator as they fear retribution either directly or indirectly,” the Group said.
The Group, therefore, wishes to provide a platform for the industry and its advisers to provide examples of where the Commission has been found wanting and do so in an anonymous manner.
“We will provide the industry and its advisers with the means to submit their complaints to us, identifying who they are so we can ensure such complaints are from valid organisations, and then anonymise these complaints and present them in a report,” the Group added.
-
Australia3 days ago
IBIA Joins the Judging Panel for Inaugural RTG Global Awards
-
Africa3 days ago
Uganda: National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board and Uganda Police- Rwizi Region Deepen Ties in Enforcing the Gaming Law
-
Asia5 days ago
Groove Strengthens Asian Market Footprint with Standout Participation at SiGMA Asia 2025
-
Africa5 days ago
BOOMING GAMES EXPANDS IN EAST AFRICA WITH ODIBETS PARTNERSHIP
-
Latest News5 days ago
The Impact of Free Slots for UK Online Casinos
-
Latest News6 days ago
Casino Kings Announces £4000 Giveaway when You Download Their Brand New App
-
Latest News6 days ago
Scientific Games Builds on Digital Lottery Momentum with Key Executive Hires
-
Gambling in the USA5 days ago
Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – June 2-8