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 ...