{"id":232551,"date":"2022-09-19T06:58:02","date_gmt":"2022-09-19T11:58:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=232551"},"modified":"2022-09-19T11:22:22","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T16:22:22","slug":"gambling-reform-bill-in-the-uk-reportedly-on-its-way-to-the-trash-can","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/gambling-reform-bill-in-the-uk-reportedly-on-its-way-to-the-trash-can\/","title":{"rendered":"UK Gambling Reform Bill Reportedly On Its Way to the Trash Can"},"content":{"rendered":"

Those calling for gambling reform in the UK aren\u2019t going to be happy with the latest development. As new Prime Minister Liz Truss continues to put her house in order<\/a>, the long-anticipated update to the country\u2019s gambling laws might never arrive.<\/p>\n

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Liz Truss arrives for a cabinet meeting in London in September 2020 as then-Foreign Secretary. The UK’s new prime minister may scrap a gambling reform plan in the works for years. (Image: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The UK government spent the past few years reviewing and updating its gambling regulations. It was to present its gambling white paper<\/a> a year ago before delaying its publication several times.<\/p>\n

Eventually, it appeared as though the government would unveil its plans sometime this month. But that was before Boris Johnson handed over the keys to the castle to Truss. The Guardian<\/em> reports that the government is scrapping a number of proposed legislative changes, one of which is gambling reform.<\/p>\n

Back to Square One<\/h2>\n

The media outlet confirmed that Truss and her new cabinet are dumping energy reform and a new bill of rights. At the same time, an online harms bill, animal welfare, and gambling reform could be coming off the table as well.<\/p>\n

There had already been a feeling that gambling reform wasn\u2019t going to be a priority<\/a> as the new government settles into place. Comments made by Truss as she continues to shake up the upper and lower ranks of the UK\u2019s legislative structure seem to reinforce that belief.<\/p>\n

Government\u2019s role should not be to tell us what our tastes should be. Too often we\u2019re hearing about not drinking too much, eating too many doughnuts,\u201d<\/strong> Truss said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Conservative Party leader doesn\u2019t want the government to be in charge of running people\u2019s lives. She states that it is not responsible for telling everyone how to think or act, and opts for a softer approach to leading the country.<\/p>\n

Truss will also reportedly scrap an obesity bill for the same reason. She may erase a ban on how stores can display sugary products, as well as reinstate advertising for junk food during the day. Currently, there is a prohibition on the advertising of certain products before 9 pm.<\/p>\n

Undoubtedly, the legislative updates are going to cause friction. Another change that’s sure to spark debate is the recent discussion about the removal of a cap on the amount of bonuses bankers can receive.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is a recommendation of Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng that has, reportedly, received support from Truss. The proposal, according to Kwarteng, is to ensure the UK can attract more talented financial banking experts.<\/p>\n

Legislative Reform Still On the Table<\/h2>\n

These changes don\u2019t mean that reforms aren\u2019t coming. For example, Truss scrapped the energy bill because of some of the language it included. At the same time, she announced that she’s allocating \u00a3150 billion (US$170 billion) to address the UK\u2019s energy crisis.<\/p>\n

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What remains unclear is where the country is headed in terms of gambling reform. Even if it scraps the white paper, it isn\u2019t likely to drop the subject entirely. The Betting and Gaming Council didn\u2019t respond to a request for input.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

What’s more likely, according to some, is a do-over from scratch that would include current analysis and research, along with more input from the gaming industry. Under voluntary responsible gambling programs, the self-governing ecosystem has reduced the percentage of problem gambling, according to the UK Gambling Commission.<\/p>\n

The UK’s gambling ecosystem, including casinos and sports betting venues, shut down on Monday in honor of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Some venues, such as Grosvenor, will open in the evening.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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