The government has introduced the Code of Practice for Software Vendors, which seeks to establish clear expectations for software providers and encourage best practices in security and risk management. While the Code is currently voluntary, it represents an important step towards improving software security standards and shaping future regulatory approaches.

In recent years, the United Kingdom has faced increasing concerns over the social and financial costs of gambling-related harms. The growing popularity of online gambling, coupled with the accessibility of high-stakes gaming, has raised alarms about its impact on vulnerable individuals. As part of its commitment to addressing these concerns, a new measure has been introduced - the statutory gambling levy.

The gambling industry has undergone significant change in recent years, driven largely by technological advancements, evolving consumer preferences and regulatory changes. A notable development within this sector is the rise of white labels, which have become a vital component of the industry with around 750 active ‘white label’ arrangements according to last year’s Whitepaper. In such a fast-paced industry, white labels are becoming a more beneficial option for operators seeking entry into the market.

In December 2020, the Government launched its review of existing gambling legislation, the result of which was the whitepaper published in earlier this year. Arianne King breaks down the impact this may have on the industry.

The Gambling Commission investigated Entain and found a series of "completely unacceptable failures" because Entain had not sufficiently safeguarded customers who were struggling with gambling debt.

Changes to CAP and BCAP’s responsibility and problem gambling guidance announced in August came into effect on 1 November…

The Gambling Commission has recently launched its three-year plan to meet its mission to make gambling fairer and safer. It intends to do that by licensing and regulating in the public interest and providing advice and guidance to the Government during its review of the Gambling Act.

The Gambling Commission has issued a warning to Gambling operators that they will face the full consequences of regulatory failures even if breaches occurred prior to a change of control.

As with the rest of the digital age, gambling has dramatically evolved over the past 15 years and, in consideration of this, last month the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport launched a review of the Gambling Act 2005. The Act requires all remote gambling operators to obtain a licence from the Gambling Commission to enable them to transact with British customers and advertise in Britain.

Following a twelve week consultation undertaken by the Gambling Commission, it has announced that, as of 14th April 2020, gambling businesses are to be banned from allowing consumers to use credit cards to place bets.