The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has expressed its commitment to implementing the recommendations of the Gambling Act review White Paper “as quickly as possible”, with the agency confirming that the first set of consultations related to changes that will be made to the Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP) will be published this summer.
LCCP Consultations to Focus on Implementation
UKGC Executive Director Tim Miller said they have more than 60 areas of work with regards to the implementation of the White Paper recommendations. He acknowledged that the full implementation of the new regulatory changes will likely take several years, but the Commission is keen on making rapid progress in some key areas.
The UKGC aims to release the first set of White Paper-related LCCP consultations by August this year, but Miller noted that the consultations will revolve around how the changes will be implemented and will not in any way stir up debates on the White Paper.
Consultations Will Help Iron Out Potential Inconveniences
Miller said the UKGC has a legal obligation to consult with gambling operators on upcoming policy changes before they are implemented. He said input and feedback from stakeholders are crucial in developing an implementation system for the proposed reforms as it would help avoid any potential inconveniences.