Affordability checks back as point of contention for UK gambling — CDC Gaming

Gambling trade bodies in the UK have pleaded with the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) to rethink the financial risk assessments (FRAs) in order to prevent tens of thousands of punters from tapping out of the regulated gambling market.

As part of the 2023 Gambling Act Review White Paper, the UKGC is in the process of implementing a total of 63 recommendations to ensure that the UK gambling sector remains sustainable and competitive.

Among those envisioned measures are financial risk assessments for customers, which aim to reduce problem gambling rates by asking for financial documents from players as a means for affordability assurances.