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Online gambling platforms
P003098 - 16 July 2025 to 15 September 2025
Presentations: 2
Presenters: 1
Economy
NHS
Scotland
At a Glance
This petition concerning online gambling platforms was presented to Parliament 2 times by 1 MP.
Issue Summary
The petition addresses the concern of excessive spending by vulnerable individuals on online gambling platforms, leading to mounting debts and, in extreme cases, suicide.
Action Requested
The House of Commons is urged to review with gambling companies and banking institutions what safeguards are put in place to protect vulnerable customers from overspending and to assess further work needed to protect people misusing substances while gambling.
Key Facts
- The Scottish Government is responsible for implementing measures to reduce gambling-related harm.
- A new statutory levy will generate £100 million for research, prevention, and treatment of gambling harms.
- Online gambling operators must implement customer interaction processes to minimise risk.
- Financial vulnerability checks were introduced in August last year for customers with a net deposit over £150 per month.
- Stake limits for online slots are set at £2 per spin for 18 to 24-year-olds and £5 per spin for adults aged 25 and over.
Presentation Timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
Presented
15 September 2025
Maureen Burke
Lab
Glasgow North East
Presented
16 July 2025
No presenters recorded for this presentation.
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