Written questions

Gambling: Regulation

Commons · Question 118029 · Tabled 4 Mar 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 12 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Scott Arthur

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of current regulatory requirements on gambling operators to carry out due diligence in verifying the source of funds when accepting customer deposits;

Answer

Answered by Ian Murray, 12 Mar 2026

The Gambling Commission has a duty to ensure that the necessary controls are in place to prevent gambling businesses being used for illicit purposes.As part of the Operator’s Gambling Licence in Great Britain under the Condition of the Licence Conditions ...