Consultation on Licence conditions and codes of practice
2023
The Consultation which will close on 23rd May covers the following topics:
Extending the multi-operator self-exclusion scheme to additional categories of betting licensee
Most gambling businesses offering remote betting are required to participate in an online multi-operator self-exclusion scheme known as GAMSTOP. Where a customer signs up to GAMSTOP, they will automatically be self-excluded from all online gambling offered by all operators who participate in the scheme.
The Commission is consulting on changes to Social Responsibility Code Provision 3.5.5 Remote multi-operator self-exclusion to extend the requirement to participate in the GAMSTOP scheme to all licensees that make and accept bets by telephone and email.
Reporting deaths by suicide to the Commission
The Commission is consulting on adding a requirement to Licence Condition 15.2.2 ‘Other reportable events’ that would require all licensees to inform the Commission when they become aware that a person who has gambled with them has died by suicide.
Payment services- technical update
The Commission proposes to amend the text of Licence Condition 5.1.2 which relates to payment services to ensure that the condition reflects the current legislative provisions. They propose a further amendment to ensure that the condition also reflects any further legislative amendments to the Payment Services Regulations that might come into force in the future.
We shall keep you updated.