Questions & Answers
Q1
Partial Answer
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The MP inquired about the government's assessment of bingo clubs' future, given their importance to local communities.
What recent assessment has she made of the future prospects of bingo clubs?
Bingo clubs are important and pose low risks in the gambling environment. The government will review the Gambling Act 2005 to assess support measures for bingo clubs.
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Assessment & feedback
Did not provide specific details about future plans or actions regarding bingo club assessment within the Gambling Act review.
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Q2
Direct Answer
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Context
The MP sought assurance that the low-risk nature of bingo would be assessed independently during the Gambling Act review.
Will he give an assurance to bingo players that in review of the Gambling Act, bingo will be assessed on its own merits based on evidence and not just chucked in with other gambling forms?
I can give this assurance. We have met with industry representatives and recognise that bingo poses very low risk compared to high-risk forms of gambling, which we are distinguishing in our assessment.
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