James Noyes urges UK government to pause gambling affordability checks
Dr James Noyes urged Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy to pause the rollout of gambling affordability checks in the UK until the ongoing pilot has been assessed. The UK Gambling Commission began trialling financial risk assessments in 2024, but the report says final findings have not been released; the commission says it continues to refine the system.
A delay could affect operators preparing for the checks and the evidence required before any wider rollout.