UK Gambling warned of vital interplays as Affordability Checks blur spotlight

Yesterday’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) showcased the distinct opinions of key political actors at the centre of delivering the change needed to future-proof UK gambling.

“There is never a dull moment in our industry,” stated BGC CEO Michael Dugher, opening the proceedings of the AGM held at the Institution of Civil Engineers in Westminster.

Dugher acknowledged the breakneck 12-months of developments since last April’s publication of the Gambling Review’s White Paper and its proceeding consultation phase to settle the terms of UK gambling’s regulatory future. Preceding the AGM, on Monday MPs had debated the affordability checks scheme as proposed by the White Paper, recognised as a key mandatory protection but dividing opinion on the feasibility of its mechanisms.

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“I’m sure we all watched the debate on Monday, certainly no dull moment in Parliament,” echoed Dugher, “By a..

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