We’re missing Brandt Iden this week, but Brendan Bussmann is joined by iGB’s Robin Harrison for the conversation with the Member of Parliament for Shipley on the Gambling Act review.
The former chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Betting and Gaming dissects the white paper, its implications for the industry, and for the punters.
Affordability under the spotlight
Davies delves into affordability checks, one of the most hotly debated elements of the Gambling Act white paper.
The MP warns of the potential impact on punters, a group he feels is being left out in the reform debate.
He questions the practicality and potential consequences of new checks, including the potential impact on credit records and individual’s finances.
Questions for the Gambling Commission
Davies also shines a spotlight on the role of the Gambling Commission. He raises concerns about the regulator’s understanding of the industry. There’s a need for more education and better engagement between industry and regulators.
But what does all this mean for GB gambling? Is the sector on a path to becoming a pariah industry?
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Original article: https://igamingbusiness.com/legal-compliance/regulation/world-series-of-politics-18/
