The gaming industry in the United Kingdom begins to release its official statements after the government's announcement regarding the review of the current Gaming Act. On this occasion, we share the statement of Ulrik Bengtsson, CEO of William Hill, who affirms the total willingness of the group to collaborate with this review and reiterates not only the commitment but also the social responsibility of the industry to protect the most vulnerable. It also mentions the need to analyze the growing dangers of the black market.
“William Hill welcomes the gambling review which the Government has launched today. Our industry is more committed than ever to keeping gambling as safe as possible and we have been getting on with raising standards. Whether it’s ensuring under-18s and vulnerable people are not exposed to gambling adverts or identifying at-risk players through technology, we are continually driving up standards to ensure gambling remains a safe and fun pursuit for millions of people in the UK.
We look forward to engaging with the Government throughout the review to ensure that any new regulations work alongside progress made by our industry and provide clarity and certainty for customers, operators and all those who work in the sector. It is important that the review is evidence-led, strikes the right balance between protecting the vulnerable and the continued enjoyment of the many tens of millions who happily place the occasional bet, as well as taking a critical look at the growing risks of the black market where there are no consumer protections”.
Ulrik Bengtsson
Group Chief Executive Officer
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