Affordability checks and slot machine stake limits welcomed but experts call proposals a ‘missed opportunity’
More gambling addicts will die as a result of a year-long delay to reforms, the government has been warned, as experts called proposals published on Thursday a “missed opportunity”.
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) published a 268-page white paper laying out a shake-up of existing regulations, which date from before smartphones put access to 24-hour casino games and sports betting in every pocket.
A mandatory levy on industry revenues.
Tougher affordability checks to prevent huge losses.
Online slot machine stakes capped at between £2 and £15.
Curbing “free spin” and “bonus” offers.
Measures to slow down online casino games.
More resources for the Gambling Commission.
Plans for a gambling ombudsman.
Continue reading…Affordability checks and slot machine stake limits welcomed but experts call proposals a ‘missed opportunity’ ‘There will be more people dying’: mother whose daughter took own life criticises gambling white paperMore gambling addicts will die as a result of a year-long delay to reforms, the government has been warned, as experts called proposals published on Thursday a “missed opportunity”.The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) published a 268-page white paper laying out a shake-up of existing regulations, which date from before smartphones put access to 24-hour casino games and sports betting in every pocket.A mandatory levy on industry revenues.Tougher affordability checks to prevent huge losses.Online slot machine stakes capped at between £2 and £15.Curbing “free spin” and “bonus” offers.Measures to slow down online casino games.More resources for the Gambling Commission.Plans for a gambling ombudsman. Continue reading…