Written questions

Gambling: Children

Lords · Question HL13012 · Tabled 16 Dec 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 18 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Baroness Bakewell of Hardington Mandeville

To ask His Majesty's Government what action they are taking to ensure that children cannot gamble using virtual currencies.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Twycross, 18 Dec 2025

All gambling operators offering gambling services to people in Great Britain must have a licence from the Gambling Commission. Licensed online gambling operators must have robust policies and procedures to prevent underage gambling. These measures are hig...