Gambling Act Review White Paper released
- Area of Work: The ALLIANCE
- Type: News Item
- Published: 3rd May 2023
The ALLIANCE Scotland Reducing Gambling Harm programme welcomes the release of the Gambling Act Review White Paper by the UK Government.
The review of the Gambling Act 2005 launched with a call for evidence which ran from December 2020 to March 2021 and received over 16,000 submissions.
The Gambling Act Review White Paper has been published to ensure that people are better protected from experiencing gambling-related harm, with government plans to update betting rules to ensure they are “fit for the digital age”.
The measures set out in the White Paper are hoped to protect people from unaffordable losses, prevent children and young people from experiencing harm, and hold gambling operators to account when they fail in their responsibility to protect individuals. They include:
- A statutory gambling operator levy to ensure that operators help fund treatment services and research, including through the NHS.
- New stake limits for online slots games that will be between £2 and £15 per spin. The UK Government will also consult on measures to give greater protections for 18–24 year olds who are at greater risk of harm.
- Player protection checks to protect those most at risk of harm before unaffordable or harmful losses are incurred.
- Greater powers for the Gambling Commission to tackle black market operators through court orders and work with internet service providers to block illegal gambling sites.
- Rules to prevent bonus offers harming those most at risk, for example, looking at how free bets or spins are constructed and targeted to stop them being harmful.
- Closing loopholes to make sure under-18s cannot gamble online or via cash fruit machines. This includes bringing football pools betting in line with National Lottery play for over-18s only.
- A new industry ombudsman to deal with disputes and rule on redress where a customer suffers losses due to an operator failing in their player protection duties.
- A review of the current horserace betting levy to make certain racing continues to thrive.
These are the most comprehensive reviews of the gambling sector since the Gambling Act was introduced in 2005.
The ALLIANCE Scotland Reducing Gambling Harm programme will be working with people with lived experience in the coming months to formulate an official response to the White Paper. See below, for our initial consultation response on the Review of the Gambling Act 2005.
End of page.
End of page.
You may also like:
Could you help shape the future of Human Rights in Scotland? Apply to join the SNAP2 Leadership Panel
Continue readingVisit the Defib finder website to find the defibrillators closest to you.
Continue readingSubmit your nomination for high-quality person-centred care and support by Friday 14 March 2025.
Continue readingScottish Recovery Network are hosting a series of workshops on peer support in suicide prevention across Scotland this April.
Continue readingHave your say on what you would like to see from a future Contact Scotland BSL service.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE and Scottish Government have produced several resources on heathy aging, in support of the Women's Health Plan.
Continue readingApril is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, a fantastic annual opportunity to raise awareness of bowel cancer.
Continue readingThe UN ICESCR Committee has issued its recommendations and several reflect points made by the ALLIANCE and our members.
Continue readingEPI-SCOT aims to understand how knowing the cause of a young person’s epilepsy might lead to more effective treatments.
Continue readingThe report states that community health and social care finances are increasingly precarious, and encourages IJBs to work with partners.
Continue readingThis year has seen continued growth in membership, reach and impact, through our delivery of a diverse range of programmes,
Continue readingCarers Scotland launches their State of Caring in Scotland 2024 research report.
Continue readingThe ALISS team is delighted to announce the launch of ALISS Analytics, a new tool designed to provide easy access to valuable data on ALISS.
Continue readingThe Digital Citizen Panel is pleased to share the first member spotlight, highlighting member Pasna Sallis and her work with older adults
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE responds to the Equality, Human Rights, and Civil Justice Committee's inquiry into the the Public Sector Equality Duty.
Continue readingRaise awareness and support history making for the Deaf Community in Fife.
Continue readingEvery Tuesday the Discover Digital team at the ALLIANCE shares a free and trusted digital tool that supports health and wellbeing.
Continue readingOur response calls for a human rights based approach to outcomes, and to consider how to strengthen the SHRC.
Continue readingResearchers at the University of Strathclyde want to hear your opinions about what the hospitals of the future should look and feel like
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE are establishing a peer network to connect professionals working in Glasgow who are passionate about digital inclusion.
Continue readingA Scotland that Cares campaign calls on the Scottish Government to set a dedicated National Outcome on Care now.
Continue readingSign the petition to oppose funding cuts to the Community Links Service based in West Dunbartonshire GP practices.
Continue readingHave your new say to help develop the 'Being a partner in my care: Realistic Medicine together' app.
Continue readingPublic Health Scotland have published a briefing on transport poverty and health inequalities.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE and Scottish AI Alliance produce a DigiFest24 report with actions and recommendations across the digital health and care sector
Continue reading