As the UKGC prepares to publish the first set of White Paper-related consultations next month, it has reiterated its commitment to fully implementing the recommendations of the Gambling Act Review, though the entire process will take several years.
In her speech at the recent KPMG Gibraltar eSummit, the Commission’s Deputy Chief Executive Sarah Gardner gave an update on the progress of those consultations and what they will cover.
Collaboration is Key
The UKGC is sticking to its timetable regarding the publication of White Paper-related consultations, with the first tranche out in July. The consultations will cover key player protection measures, including age verification, cross-selling, and financial risk and vulnerability assessments.
Gardner highlighted the importance of inputs from stakeholders, including operators, consumers, trade bodies, and people with lived experience, in getting things right, saying collaboration is the way to go.
Further Guidelines on White Paper Partnerships
Gardner also talked about future actions that the agency will take in line with its advice to the government regarding gambling reform.
White label partnerships are among the areas the UKGC will focus on this year, with the regulator looking to reinforce licensees’ duties relating to white label arrangements with third parties. Gardner said they will publish two items on this particular aspect soon.