{"id":4366,"date":"2023-05-02T10:46:57","date_gmt":"2023-05-02T10:46:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newbettingsites.co\/?p=4366"},"modified":"2023-05-02T10:46:57","modified_gmt":"2023-05-02T10:46:57","slug":"white-paper-on-gambling-review-and-response","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newbettingsites.co\/white-paper-on-gambling-review-and-response\/","title":{"rendered":"White Paper on Gambling: Review and Response"},"content":{"rendered":"
Net loss of \u00a31,000 in 24 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Net loss of \u00a3500 in a year<\/td>\n
Net loss of \u00a32,000 in 90 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
The tier 1 checks are hoped to be achievable using open banking or credit reference agencies, and will need little to no input from the punter; whereas the tier 2 checks will be a little more in depth, but the government have said that only a very small number of people will need to submit extra documentation.<\/p>\n
In line with the quest to provide better protection for under 25s, the tier 2 limits are cut in half for those who fall into this younger age group.<\/p>\n
What has the Industry Response Been?<\/h2>\n
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It’s been noted that the industry response has been fairly muted, and this could be a case of them feeling they have got off lightly and are therefore keeping their heads down.<\/p>\n
Much of the review focuses on online products and services, but offline industry operators have had their say too.<\/p>\n
Interestingly, while many on course bookmakers have been worrying about what happens if these background checks are extended to non-remote bookies – how on earth are on course bookmakers supposed to monitor a customer at the racetrack – others have said this might actually be good for them.<\/p>\n
While the average bet on course is around \u00a35 (\u00a32.50 each way), bookie Glyn Jones has said:<\/p>\n
“I think there’s been a few more big punters about in the last few months, compared to previously. That could be by chance, but there’s as much chance it’s because of affordability checks.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
So online checks could actually push bettors back to the racecourse, which the racing industry is unlikely to complain about.<\/p>\n
When it comes to gambling charities and anti-gambling campaigners, they have of course welcomed the changes but most have said opportunities to do more have been missed.<\/p>\n