Western Europe

  “The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and Gambling Commission (the Commission) have now concluded their joint programme of work concerning suspected breaches of consumer protection law in the remote gambling sector. This work focused in particular on the fairness, transparency and potential for consumers to be misled by a number of terms and practices…

  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published its new business plan for 2019–2020. The plan focuses on protecting consumers, raising standards and improving regulatory measures, among other things. The UKGC said that its five strategic priorities continue to be: protecting the interests of consumers and preventing gambling harm to consumers and the public. The…

  UK government is going to ban the use of credit cards in gambling. The UK Gambling Commission backed the principle that consumers should not gamble with money they do not have. Along that same line, the minister hinted that the government may ban gambling with credit cards. He told MPs he has “a good…

  The Leeds City Council has issued the license for an extension to Grosvenor Casino in Leeds. This means that the casino can install casino machines in the outdoor smoking area of the casino. The City Council approved the move in spite of the strong opposition from a local councillor. Councillor Karen Bruce said that…