Source · Select Committees · Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Second Report - Gambling regulation
Culture, Media and Sport Committee
HC 176
Published 21 December 2023
Recommendations
19
Accepted in Part
Provide councils with guidance on applying cumulative impact assessments to gambling premises and review effectiveness.
Recommendation
We welcome the proposal to allow local authorities to use cumulative impact assessments (CIAs) in handling gambling premise licence applications. The Government must ensure councils are given guidance on how CIAs can be applied to gambling premises. It must also …
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Government Response Summary
The government agrees that local authorities should receive guidance on applying cumulative impact assessments (CIAs) to gambling premises, stating that primary legislation would prompt the Gambling Commission to amend its guidance.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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20
Accepted in Part
Ensure Horserace Betting Levy settlement mitigates White Paper reforms' impact on the racing industry.
Recommendation
The Government must ensure that the new settlement arising from the review of the Horserace Betting Levy mitigates the impact of the White Paper’s reforms on the racing industry and ensuring British racing’s future. We support the proposal for a …
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Government Response Summary
The government has commenced the Horserace Betting Levy review to ensure appropriate funding, exploring legislative options but preferring a voluntary agreement. It notes separate measures will apply to horseracing and greyhound racing for sponsorship and advertising, with the BHA developing bespoke provisions.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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25
Accepted in Part
Para 126
Explore conducting regular Patterns of Play-style gambling research with UKRI collaboration
Recommendation
We recommend that the Government and the Gambling Commission should work with UKRI to explore how a study similar to the Patterns of Play research could be conducted on a regular basis.
Government Response Summary
The government accepted the recommendation in part, stating the Gambling Commission is exploring the acquisition of a regular feed of operator data and will initiate pilot projects to obtain insights similar to the Patterns of Play research.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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28
Accepted in Part
Expand gambling ombudsman's scope to cover all operator-customer disputes, replacing ADR providers
Recommendation
The intention to establish a gambling ombudsman is welcome. However, the Government will not be in a position to judge the effectiveness of the new ombudsman until summer 2024 at the earliest, assuming the process of establishing it remains on …
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Government Response Summary
The government welcomes support for a gambling ombudsman and is working with stakeholders to ensure an independent, credible body. They plan to explore ways to require all licensees to provide access to the ombudsman for all disputes, and will legislate if the industry-led approach proves ineffective.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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