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UKGC plans third white paper consultation on land-based gambling

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UK Gambling Commission chief executive Andrew Rhodes said the next phase of consultations on the gambling white paper will address the land-based sector. Speaking at the Bingo Association’s annual general meeting, he said the third consultation was expected later in 2024, possibly in summer, but gave no start date. The commission is coordinating next steps with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Land-based operators may need to respond to the upcoming consultation, whose timing remains dependent on other government work.

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