In the UK, you need to be at least 18 to gamble legally, whether that is online or live. Gaming establishments, including online casinos and sportsbooks, are legally.
The Parliamentary All Party Betting & Gaming Group (APBGG) has commenced a review of the UK's Gambling Act to establish what changes may be needed to ensure the laws are relevant to the technical and social.
In the UK, you need to be at least 18 to gamble legally, whether that is online or live. Gaming establishments, including online casinos and sportsbooks, are legally.
Consumer protection in EU online gambling regulation - Dr Margaret Carran, City University London
However, despite being voted into power in December last year, it is yet to make any progress with these plans. The APBGG said it is in the process of agreeing dates and speakers and that it could host further webinars should the initial four sessions prove successful. We want to listen to the legitimate concerns people have of the gambling industry as well as ensure the industry gets a fair hearing as well. Subscribe To Our Newsletters.{/INSERTKEYS}{/PARAGRAPH} Skip to main content. This aims to prepare the ground for the government's upcoming review of the legislation. Google Tag Manager. Operators had already committed to making safer gambling messaging more prominent in adverts, and signposting links to services such as GamCare and its National Gambling Helpline, as well as to monitor customer behaviour and react quickly to increases in time and spending. {PARAGRAPH}{INSERTKEYS}The APBGG will take written evidence from all interested stakeholders and hold a series of meetings with experts from all sections of the industry and supporting organisations. The announcement comes after the DCMS yesterday 21 April wrote to leading online gambling operators demanding regular updates on players' behaviour patterns during the coronavirus pandemic. An initial four webinar sessions will see a panel of APBGG members interrogate key witnesses on four topics: A public health approach to gambling; gambling's relationship with football; gambling marketing, and whether the Act is fit for purpose. In its General Election manifesto, the Conservative Party pledged to launch a review of the Act. The review will take place online due to current lockdown measures in the UK as a result of the novel coronavirus Covid outbreak, with stakeholders invited to take part in a survey and submit written submissions on the APBGG website.