Sky's Political Correspondent wizbates gives us her analysis on the government's announcement on new gambling reforms. Read more: 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube
The government has announced a raft of new gambling reforms, including a new statutory levy on big firms, in a bid to crack down on online addiction.
Outlining the government's plans in the Commons, Ms Frazer said the white paper will"force companies to step up their checks" to protect vulnerable customers.She told MPs:"When gambling becomes addiction, it can wreck lives. Shattered families, lost jobs, foreclosed homes, jail time, suicide. She said the government also plans to bring online slot games more"in line with bricks and mortar equivalents" with a stake limit on online slots of between £2 and £15 - although this is subject to consultation.Gambling Review ready for release?
"So, to help stop problem gamblers being bombarded, the Gambling Commission has beefed up its rules on online VIP schemes, already resulting in a 90% reduction in these schemes, and it will now consult on making sure bonus offers are not being deployed in ways which only exacerbate harm," she said. Responding for Labour in the Commons, shadow minister Alex Davies-Jones branded the white paper"very light in substance" while also criticising the delay to its publication.
She also called for clarity on the proposed levy on gambling firms and the beefing up of the gambling regulator, adding that it was"vital that affordability checks are set independently from the industry" to ensure the safety of customers.
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