Social Market Foundation representative James Noyes called on the UK government to pause affordability checks, according to the available report excerpt. He described the checks as potentially burdensome for horseracing bettors and raised concerns about reports on the pilot scheme’s reliability.
A pause could affect the timing and implementation of affordability checks for UK betting operators.
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The Social Market Foundation has called for higher tax on gambling machines it considers high risk. The think tank cited Gambling Commission figures on problem gambling rates for machine-based casino games.
Reportedly, Conservative peer Nick Herbert urged Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy to reconsider the UKGC’s affordability-check policy. He made the request while speaking in the House of Lords.
The Betting and Gaming Council has told SBC News it sees few options but to consider a legal challenge to the full rollout of affordability checks in the UK. The checks' second and strictest tier, Financial Risk Assessments, is due to be introduced, the report said.
Lotería de Córdoba and Fundación Distrito Rotario 4851 signed a letter of intent and collaboration agreement to develop funding initiatives for community programmes in Córdoba. The parties formed a provincial coordination group, and a raffle called “Ganá con tu Club” was proposed to support local sports and social clubs.
The Netherlands’ KSA updated its guidance on how licensed online gambling operators should assess player affordability, following a review of their practices. Checks are required when net deposits exceed €300 for players aged 18 to 24 or €700 for older players; the revised guidance says operators should assess stable, continuing income and exclude cash savings.