London School of Economics professor Sturgis praised the study but expressed concerns over the Gambling Commission’s reliability in producing statistics.
Regulus Partners stated that the GSGB’s statistical inaccuracies have not been addressed adequately by the Gambling Commission.
Industry veteran David Brown criticized the GC’s misrepresentation of affordability check statistics.
Melanie Ellis, a gambling regulatory lawyer, highlighted discrepancies between GC data and NHS surveys on gambling, urging further research to verify the accuracy of new statistics.
Lack of trust in the GC’s statistical accuracy has led to calls for complete transparency and accountability from the commission.
Regulus and Ellis emphasized the importance of holding the Gambling Commission accountable for its handling of problem gambling data.
New maximum stake measures for online slots have been introduced to combat gambling harms, with concerns raised over the potential impact on the industry and illegal gambling market.
Regulus warned that the one-size-fits-all approach to stake limits may drive at-risk customers to the black market, leading to revenue loss and tax implications.
There are growing concerns over the Gambling Commission’s agenda, with criticism that it may have an anti-gambling bias based on its handling of survey results.
2024 is shaping up to be a significant year for the UK gambling industry, with ongoing challenges and uncertainties surrounding the GC’s actions.
