Gambling Commission acting CEO defends financial risk assessments against criticism
Regulation · SectorWire deskSource published
Summary
The Gambling Commission's acting CEO said financial risk assessments leave more than 97% of accounts untouched, reported by EGR. The acting CEO accused opponents of using minor points to pick apart the reforms.
Why it matters
Operators face continued scrutiny of financial risk assessment reforms, with the regulator defending the checks as affecting a small share of accounts.
Cite as: SectorWire, “Gambling Commission acting CEO defends financial risk assessments against criticism”, 22 October 2026, https://sectorwire.news/item/gambling-commission-acting-ceo-defends-financial-risk-assessments-agai/