"“We know what we can achieve through our powers, but we know that we can achieve a whole lot more for our objectives by working with those in industry who are willing to work with us,” Gardner said in the speech."
"“The social nature of bingo is clearly identified as being a significant draw for in person bingo - something that whilst may make sense to everyone in this room - is now part of our official statistics. Working together, rather than retreating to the entrenchments, means we can build a shared understanding instead of creating mistrust. We can look to make progress instead of holding each other back.”"
"The commission confirmed that new rules will take effect from July 29, 2026. Under the changes, non-remote gambling businesses must immediately take machines out of use if the regulator determines they were manufactured, supplied, installed, repaired or modified without the required technical operating licence."
"Venues will also have to remove machines that fail to satisfy the association's technical standards. Gardner said the changes are intended to speed up the process of removing unsuitable machines from gambling premises and improve consumer protections."
Britain’s gambling regulator will increase oversight of bingo venues and other land-based operators by working more closely with compliant businesses and strengthening enforcement across the sector. New rules take effect on July 29, 2026. Non-remote gambling businesses must immediately take machines out of use if the regulator determines the machines were manufactured, supplied, installed, repaired, or modified without the required technical operating licence. Venues must also remove machines that fail to meet association technical standards. The changes aim to speed up removal of unsuitable machines from gambling premises and improve consumer protections. The measures arrive as retail operators face financial pressure amid potential tax changes and rising operating costs.
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