Online gamblers betting more than £1,000 to face new checks
Punters who bet more than £1,000 online in a 24-hour window will have to undergo an assessment, the regulator says.
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"The commission believed this approach will enable support for high-spending customers in financial difficulties, while reducing friction for customers who are not."
— Sarah Gardner , Activist
"The central issues around reliability, consumer impact and the practical operation of these checks remain unresolved."
— Grainne Hurst , Executive
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Punters who bet more than £1,000 online in a 24-hour window will have to undergo an assessment, the regulator says.
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