Consultation by the Gambling Commission: A Roadmap for Affordability Checks

The response highlights changes made from the proposals aired in the consultation across several key areas. Notably, there have been tweaks to deposit limits and the definition of spend. Additionally, the period over which the pilot scheme runs has been made more elastic, raising the prospect of a delayed decision on their eventual implementation. For six months from a specified […]

New regulations on affordability checks represent a hard-earned success, but worries persist

The new code, which states that financial documents should not be required before net deposits of £25,000 per annum, represents a positive step in the right direction. This change does not roll back affordability checks, nor does it undo the damage already caused, but it does leave a number of questions unanswered. It is important to note that not long […]