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<p>All operators providing gambling facilities to consumers in Great Britain must
be licensed by the Gambling Commission and comply with licence conditions, which include
the protection of vulnerable people from being harmed or exploited by gambling. Operators
are required to prevent underage gambling, to intervene when a customer shows signs
of being at risk of harm and to offer the facility to self-exclude. Online operators
must also offer a ‘time out’ facility and can make other tools available to help players
manage their gambling, such as setting time or spend limits.</p><p> </p><p>In May
last year the Government published its response to the Consultation on proposals for
changes to Gaming Machines and Social Responsibility Measures, which set out a comprehensive
package to strengthen protections across all forms of gambling, including online.
Next month, the Gambling Commission will bring in new rules requiring operators to
complete age and identity verification before consumers can deposit money and gamble,
or play free-to-play demo games.</p><p> </p><p>The Gambling Commission is also currently
consulting on proposals to strengthen the requirement for operators to interact with
consumers who may be experiencing gambling related harm. They are also reviewing whether
gambling online with credit cards should be restricted, and will explore the potential
consequences of doing so.</p><p> </p>
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