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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Gambling Update

01 May 2024 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Proposed by Lucy Frazer Con South East Cambridgeshire

Culture, Media & Sport

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Gambling Commission has published decisions on four key measures from the white paper.
  • The Government is developing a new system of frictionless financial risk checks through a pilot program.
  • A review of the Horserace Betting Levy is currently underway.

Issue summary

The statement addresses updates on implementing gambling reforms and protecting racing industries.

Action requested

The Gambling Commission has published decisions on four key measures from the white paper, including stronger age verification in premises and safer remote game design. The Government is working on a new system of frictionless financial risk checks through a pilot program, and an interim code to improve consistency until full implementation. A review of the Horserace Betting Levy is ongoing.

Key facts

  • Racing industry has direct revenues of £1.47 billion.
  • Total annual contribution to UK economy from racing: £4.1 billion.
  • The Gambling Commission published plans for four key measures in the white paper.
  • Two types of financial risk checks are planned: frictionless light touch vulnerability checks and enhanced frictionless risk assessments.
  • A pilot program will test data usage and impact on industry and consumers.
  • An interim code by the Betting and Gaming Council aims to resolve ad hoc document checks until full implementation.
  • The Government started a review of the Horserace Betting Levy in May 2023.
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