This was confirmed by Jason Davies, UKGC Data Data Analytics Manager, who noted that the regulatory returns submission changes also align with the commission’s ‘Corporate Strategy 2024 to 2027’ of using data and analytics to improve the effectiveness of gambling regulation.
Harmonised reporting periods have also been introduced – requiring all licensees to submit data for the same period – which the data analytics manager says will help the commission “analyse changes in the market on a timely basis and manage our income more effectively” and publish information more frequently.
Quarterly reporting basis
Back in March, the UKGC amended the frequency of when gambling licensees would be required to send regulatory return submissions, changing it to a quarterly basis.
The amendments to licence condition 1..