UK councils miss inspections at 43% of gambling-licensed areas in 2024–25
Data attributed to the Gambling Commission and Freedom of Information requests show that 43% of 317 UK local authorities with gambling licences carried out no inspections in 2024–25. The regulator warned that this can make breaches harder to detect, while the Local Government Association said licence fees do not cover the cost of regular checks; the government is considering stronger oversight measures.
The inspection gap affects councils’ ability to identify breaches and protect vulnerable players in gambling venues.