Gambling regulation
Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Closed
Inquiry
MPs are to examine the Government’s approach to the regulation of gambling, following warnings that more needs to be done to protect people, including children, from gambling-related harm. The DCMS Committee inquiry will be investigating the progress the Government has made in addressing the issues raised by Parliament, how to …
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Recommendations
5
Conclusions
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Report
4
Oral sessions
14
Letters
4
Events
Activity timeline 24 events
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Oral evidence sessions 4 sessions
5 Sep 2023
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Andrew Rhodes · Gambling Commission
Ben Dean · Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Rt Hon Stuart Andrew MP · Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Sarah Gardner · Gambling Commission
Tim Miller · Gambling Commission
18 Jul 2023
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Charles Ritchie · Gambling with Lives
Dr James Noyes · Social Market Foundation
Dr Matthew Gaskell · NHS Northern Gambling Service
Professor Heather Wardle · University of Glasgow
Will Prochaska · Gambling with Lives
11 Jul 2023
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John White · Bacta
Michael Dugher · Betting and Gaming Council
Miles Baron · Bingo Association
Wes Himes · Betting and Gaming Council
16 May 2023
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Anna Hargrave · GambleAware
Anna Hemmings · GamCare
Matthew Hickey · Gordon Moody
Reports 1 report · click to expand
| Title | HC No. | Published | Items | Response |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Report - Gambling regulation | HC 176 | 21 Dec 2023 | 28 | Responded |
Recommendations & Conclusions
4 results
19
Recommendation
Accepted in Part
Second Report - Gambling regulation
Provide councils with guidance on applying cumulative impact assessments to gambling premises and review effectiveness.
We welcome the proposal to allow local authorities to use cumulative impact assessments (CIAs) in handling gambling premise licence applications. The Government must ensure councils are given guidance on how CIAs can be applied to gambling premises. It must also …
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Government Response
The government agrees that local authorities should receive guidance on applying cumulative impact assessments (CIAs) to gambling premises, stating that primary legislation would prompt the Gambling Commission to amend its guidance.
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Recommendation
Accepted in Part
Second Report - Gambling regulation
Ensure Horserace Betting Levy settlement mitigates White Paper reforms' impact on the racing industry.
The Government must ensure that the new settlement arising from the review of the Horserace Betting Levy mitigates the impact of the White Paper’s reforms on the racing industry and ensuring British racing’s future. We support the proposal for a …
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Government Response
The government has commenced the Horserace Betting Levy review to ensure appropriate funding, exploring legislative options but preferring a voluntary agreement. It notes separate measures will apply to horseracing and greyhound racing for sponsorship and advertising, with the BHA developing bespoke provisions.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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Recommendation
Accepted in Part
Second Report - Gambling regulation
Explore conducting regular Patterns of Play-style gambling research with UKRI collaboration
We recommend that the Government and the Gambling Commission should work with UKRI to explore how a study similar to the Patterns of Play research could be conducted on a regular basis.
Government Response
The government accepted the recommendation in part, stating the Gambling Commission is exploring the acquisition of a regular feed of operator data and will initiate pilot projects to obtain insights similar to the Patterns of Play research.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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Recommendation
Accepted in Part
Second Report - Gambling regulation
Expand gambling ombudsman's scope to cover all operator-customer disputes, replacing ADR providers
The intention to establish a gambling ombudsman is welcome. However, the Government will not be in a position to judge the effectiveness of the new ombudsman until summer 2024 at the earliest, assuming the process of establishing it remains on …
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Government Response
The government welcomes support for a gambling ombudsman and is working with stakeholders to ensure an independent, credible body. They plan to explore ways to require all licensees to provide access to the ombudsman for all disputes, and will legislate if the industry-led approach proves ineffective.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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Correspondence 14 letters
21 May 2024
To committee
Letter from Stuart Andrew MP, Minister for Sport, Gambling and Civil Society, relating to Measures relating to the land-based gambling sector, dated 15 May 2024
Parliament page
21 Feb 2024
To committee
Letter from Rt Hon Lord Foster of Bath, Chair, Peers for Gambling Reform, relating to Gambling regulation Report, dated 6 February 2024
Parliament page
6 Feb 2024
To committee
Letter from Carolyn Harris MP, Chair, APPG for Gambling Related Harm, relating to Gambling regulation Report, dated 31 January 2024
Parliament page
13 Dec 2023
To committee
Letter from Andrew Rhodes, Chief Executive, Gambling Commission, relating to Gambling Act Review update, dated 29 November 2023
Parliament page
12 Dec 2023
To committee
Letter from Michael Dugher, Chief Executive, Betting and Gaming Council, relating to Gambling and the Premier League, dated 16 October 2023
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21 Nov 2023
To committee
Letter from Dan Waugh, Partner, Regulus Partners, relating to statistics on gambling and suicide, dated 28 October 2023
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14 Nov 2023
To committee
Letter from Zoë Osmond, Chief Executive, GambleAware, relating to oral evidence, dated 10 November 2023
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18 Oct 2023
To committee
Letter from Charles Ritchie MBE, Co-founder and Co-Chair, Gambling with Lives, relating to Gambling oral evidence, dated 30 September 2023
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19 Sep 2023
To committee
Letter from Dr Jane Rigbye, Chief Executive, Ygam, relating to Gambling oral evidence, dated 14 September 2023
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12 Sep 2023
To committee
Letter from Rt Hon Stuart Andrew MP, Minister for Sport, Gambling and Civil Society, relating to oral evidence session on 5 September 2023, dated 8 September 2023
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5 Sep 2023
To committee
Letter from Charles Ritchie MBE, Co-founder and Co-Chair, Gambling with Lives, relating to oral evidence follow-up, dated 15 August 2023
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5 Sep 2023
To committee
Letter from Julie Bentley, Chief Executive, Samaritans, relating to oral evidence from Betting and Gaming Council on 11 July 2023, dated 17 August 2023
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5 Sep 2023
To committee
Letter from Andrew Rhodes, Chief Executive, Gambling Commission, relating to Misuse of gambling statistics, dated 29 August 2023
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5 Sep 2023
To committee
Letter from Rt Hon Stuart Andrew MP, Minister for Sport, Gambling and Civil Society, relating to Gambling White Paper Implementation, dated 26 July 2023
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