"I am reading increasing reports that the pilot scheme has involved inconsistent data, unclear outcomes and unnecessary friction, warning that moving ahead now could weaken trust and fail to protect those most at risk."
"Affordability checks were the right idea in principle when they were proposed by reformist politicians and the gambling industry back in 2020. But times change and so too do the conditions and circumstances which inform regulators and determine markets."
A policy adviser has called for the UK government to delay the rollout of financial risk checks for gamblers. Dr. James Noyes expressed concerns over the lack of transparency and the need for a complete evaluation of the Gambling Commission's pilot scheme. He noted that while affordability checks were a good idea in principle, the current pilot has shown inconsistent data and unclear outcomes. Noyes warned that proceeding without proper evaluation could undermine trust and fail to protect vulnerable individuals.
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