Source · Select Committees · Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Recommendation 4
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Acknowledged
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Address unlicensed gambling sites targeting self-excluded users through new legislative powers.
Recommendation
We consider that while it will be important to monitor the size of the black market in response to greater regulation, more pertinent is the fact that, right now, a number of easily-accessible illegal sites are targeting some of those who have self-excluded from gambling. The proposed new power for the Gambling Commission to act against illegal operators is welcome, and the Government must ensure legislation establishing this power is brought forward in this Parliamentary session. In response to this report, the Government and Gambling Commission must set out how they will address the growing trend of unlicensed gambling sites targeting the self-excluded.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government states it is working to deliver the Gambling Act review proposals by summer 2024 through various vehicles like existing powers, secondary legislation, and industry action, prioritizing quick reforms over a comprehensive Bill. It does not explicitly confirm legislation for new powers against illegal operators in the current parliamentary session or outline a specific plan for self-excluded individuals.
Paragraph Reference:
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Government Response
The government responded to this report on 19 April 2024. No passage in that response could be matched to this recommendation. Read the response document ↗