UK government sets Illegal Gambling Taskforce remit for payments and advertising
The UK government has outlined the remit of its Illegal Gambling Taskforce, launched in January to address unlicensed gambling. It will focus on disrupting related financial transactions and online advertising, and improving coordination on enforcement; the government said the taskforce will not direct or replace the Gambling Commission’s powers. The group will run for 12 months, with possible renewal.
Operators and payment and technology providers may be asked to contribute to non-legislative measures against illegal gambling.