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<p>The government launched its Review of the Gambling Act 2005 on 8 December with
the publication of Terms of Reference and a Call for Evidence. The Review is wide-ranging
and aims to ensure that the regulation of gambling is fit for the digital age. The
call for evidence included questions on the appropriate mechanism for recouping the
societal and regulatory costs of gambling, as well as the benefits and harms surrounding
gambling advertising, including football sponsorship. We are carefully considering
over 16,000 submissions we received, evidence from ministerial and official meetings
with stakeholders, and other more recent evidence including the Public Health England
evidence review which was published last month. Details of ministerial meetings can
be found <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dcms-ministerial-gifts-hospitality-travel-and-meetings-1-january-to-31-march-2021"
target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>We will publish a white paper setting out our conclusions
and vision for the sector in due course, and this will include an indication of how
any changes will be implemented, whether by legislation or other means.</p><p>Alongside
the Review, regulators are continuing to raise standards and increase protections
for players. Working closely with the Gambling Commission, the Information Commissioner’s
Office recently published <a href="https://ico.org.uk/media/for-organisations/documents/4018589/official-sensitive-gambling-commission-regulatory-sandbox-report-phase-1-outcome-final-pdf.pdf"
target="_blank">a report</a> confirming it is possible under data protection law to
share data safely and securely between online operators to help prevent gambling related
harm. We expect the industry to proceed to trial its planned single customer view
solution and will continue to monitor developments closely.</p>
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