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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) needs more work to become a viable regulator. That’s according to many operators who responded to the UK\u2019s Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) call for input<\/a> last December.<\/p>\n

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The UK flag waves, above. Gaming operators believe the country’s gaming regulator needs a lot of work. (Image: Flickr)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

DCMS committee solicited operator input from companies like Bet365, Flutter, and others.\u00a0The collection of responses is part of the UK\u2019s ongoing preparation of its gambling white paper, which, after more delays, the government likely won’t present until May.<\/p>\n

The government agency leading the gambling reforms has published some of the feedback from these respondents. Almost across the board, operators voiced concern over the UKGC\u2019s<\/a> conduct.<\/p>\n

Criticisms from Flutter, Bally’s<\/h2>\n

In its feedback, Flutter stated that the UKGC doesn\u2019t engage with operators to offer input on the feedback they provide. Instead, it remains silent until it\u2019s ready to issue its latest fines.<\/p>\n

It is even rarer for the Gambling Commission to provide feedback on our response so that, for example, we can understand why our evidence was not seemingly taken into account in that final outcome,\u201d <\/strong>Flutter said in comments to the DCMS.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Flutter also raised concerns over the regulator\u2019s ability to properly address the industry. It asserted that the UKGC has repeatedly and seriously \u201cunderestimated the complexity of the technology\u201d operators use to conduct business. To help overcome that hurdle, Flutter believes the UKGC needs more input from expert industry insiders.<\/p>\n

Bally\u2019s Corp, in part, agreed with Flutter. It stated that the commission doesn\u2019t assess emerging technologies that address current regulations when introducing new policies.<\/p>\n

Adding to the conversation, Entain echoed the sentiment and added another layer. It suggested the UKGC should be \u201ccooperative rather than confrontational\u201d when interacting with operators.<\/p>\n

In its response, according to the information the DCMS provided, the global gaming giant said it has repeatedly given feedback to the UKGC, almost none of which has made it into final policy.<\/p>\n

Affordability Checks Debate<\/h2>\n

With rumored upcoming gambling reform in the UK, affordability checks remain a hot topic. A general industry condenses, however, is that these checks lead to increased black-market gaming.<\/p>\n

There have never been any in-depth studies on the viability of the checks. Some operators, like Bet365, have begun making changes in anticipation of the mandatory spending controls. But it\u2019s difficult to implement policy without guidance.<\/p>\n

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Entain highlighted a survey showing that about one-third of gamblers would move offshore if the UK implemented mandatory affordability checks. Flutter and Entain have been at the forefront of voluntary responsible gambling measures and agreed that only fully tested procedures should be considered.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The gambling white paper has been undergoing rewrites for almost three years. It was to be presented in September of last year before a series of government missteps and unforeseen changes caused delays.<\/p>\n

The DCMS, which has seen three different bosses in less than two years, recently indicated that the white paper could be ready by the end of this month. However, with the department only now reviewing responses from operators, that seems unlikely.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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