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<p>His Majesty’s Government recognises that, while millions of people gamble online
without experiencing problems, for some it becomes an addiction with serious consequences.
It is particularly important to take steps to protect vulnerable groups, including
young people, from risks associated with online gambling.</p><p>In April the Department
for Culture, Media and Sport published a White Paper following our review of the Gambling
Act 2005. The White Paper outlined a series of measures to tackle practices and products
which can drive harm and to ensure that people who are at risk of gambling harm and
addiction are protected. These include new, frictionless financial risk checks, a
stake limit for online slots games, improvements to customer-led tools, and tougher
restrictions on bonuses and direct marketing. These measures will be complemented
by strengthened informational messaging about the risks associated with gambling.
The White Paper also contained a commitment to introduce a new statutory levy paid
by operators to fund research, prevention, and treatment. In July the Gambling Commission
also published a vulnerability statement, outlining its approach to identifying, supporting,
and protecting consumers who are in vulnerable situations.</p><p>We are working with
the Gambling Commission and others to bring the measures from the White Paper into
force as quickly as possible, and have already published consultations on a number
of important proposals so that we can finalise details ahead of their implementation.</p>
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