Gambling - In-play (in-running) betting position paper published

The Gambling Commission have just updated their position on ‘in-play’ betting to reflect changes in the market, technological advances and our experience in regulating the industry.

In-play betting (or in-running or live betting as it is also known) is betting while the event is actually taking place, for example, placing a bet on a horserace while the race is being run, or on a football match whilst it is being played. This form of betting takes place mainly, but not exclusively, on sporting events.  In-play betting is predominantly an online activity with bets being made via the internet using either a betting exchange or a traditional bookmaker’s website, but it also takes place in betting shops or over the phone.

The Commission have concluded that the risk to the licensing objectives from in-play betting is appropriately managed through the current regulatory framework and controls applied by licensees. They will continue to monitor in-play betting for fairness and openness as part of their overall betting compliance programme, and take its particular characteristics into account in the wider work on integrity in sports (and other) betting and gambling related harm.

For more detailed information on in-play betting download the position paper.