Barring any additional delays, the UK’s long-awaited gambling reforms may actually appear next week. The government’s gambling white paper, according to Racing Post, could be the main topic of conversation in the House of Commons on Thursday.
The white paper is expected to present some of the biggest legislative reforms to the UK’s gambling industry in almost 20 years. While the contents of the final draft are still unknown, leaked information over the past few months indicates that operators and consumers can expect a much more restricted market.
Rumors indicate that strict limits on spending, affordability checks, mandatory operator fees, and more are part of the reforms. The industry has taken solace in the fact the government has promised a “common-sense” approach, although that description is somewhat vague.
Overhauling Responsible Gambling
At the center of the reforms, according to the government, is a response to what some have argued is out-of-control gambling spending. Certain segments of the political system and the gaming industry want the government to make consumers spend less on the activity.
The white paper is expected to present some of the biggest legislative reforms to the UK’s gambling industry in almost 20 years. While the contents of the final draft are still unknown, leaked information over the past few months indicates that operators and consumers can expect a much more restricted market.
Rumors indicate that strict limits on spending, affordability checks, mandatory operator fees, and more are part of the reforms. The industry has taken solace in the fact the government has promised a “common-sense” approach, although that description is somewhat vague.
Overhauling Responsible Gambling
At the center of the reforms, according to the government, is a response to what some have argued is out-of-control gambling spending. Certain segments of the political system and the gaming industry want the government to make consumers spend less on the activity.