The long-awaited white paper finally came out in April, and it covered all the bases when it came to gambling and the future of regulation in the UK.

All of the actions suggested in the white paper will be evaluated by the inquiry that was established today (14 June) and is being chaired by the APPG. In addition to holding the government to account, the probe will try to speed up the implementation of changes.

Also, the investigation will make sure that promises to pass laws "when parliamentary time allows" are really followed through. One of these is providing the Gambling Commission with more authority to aid with enforcement.

Due date for evidence
As part of their investigation, the APPG will receive submissions and testimony from interested parties and conduct a number of oral evidence sessions. By 11 July, all comments must be sent in.

The survey will ask for feedback on the best way to limit players' ability to lose money when playing online slots, as well as suggestions for changes to the game's design to make it safer, such as opt-out deposit limits.

The APPG will review the proposed criteria, affordability checks, and the operation and administration of the Statutory Levy.

To help safeguard children and youth from gambling advertising, we will also ask for feedback on the best way to share data, run the ombudsman, and any other ideas you may have.

"Furthermore, the APPG will maintain its examination of additional areas that may cause harm," the group announced. "These encompass topics like the National Lottery's operations and the rise of new gambling forms that were not covered in the white paper."

Ideas for white papers 
After 18 years of anticipation, the white paper was finally released in April, and it is widely regarded as the most groundbreaking study of gambling in Great Britain in that time. The publication marked a watershed moment in the evolution of gambling regulation in the era of ubiquitous smartphones and round-the-clock internet access.

The document contained several unexpected inclusions, although it did articulate most of the industry's expectations. To provide consumers with a single point of contact for industry-related enquiries, these measures included the appointment of a gambling ombudsman.

The white paper also addressed other important subjects, such as affordability checks. The plans called for thorough affordability checks for players who lose £1,000 in 24 hours or £2,000 over 90 days. Furthermore, players with a net loss above £125 per month or £500 per year will be subject to "passive" audits by operators.

The white paper also included a proposal to consult on stake restrictions and put a cap of £2–£15 per spin into action. Accounts that are newly created would have lower requirements.

Operators would pay a statutory fee to the Gambling Commission, which would then use the money to pay for RET (research, education, and treatment) for gambling-related problems. This was another option considered by the government. In the summer, we will have a meeting to discuss the project's scope and design.

A loosening of land-based regulations, including the possibility of on-site sports betting at casinos, was also advocated for in the white paper. Slot machines could potentially have their limits loosened in bigger casinos, with a 5:1 ratio for slots to table games.

The Gambling Commission is planning to speak with stakeholders on new consumer advertising regulations. One of these features is the option to accept online bonuses and other promotions related to gambling.

Also, the government has hinted that it would legislate to support an existing voluntary agreement with payment providers that blocks access to illicit gambling websites. If the Gambling Commission wanted to restrict these sites, they could ask a court to do it.

Launch of Betting and Gaming APPG
The all-party betting and gaming group in parliament will be disbanding for the time being, as was announced last month.

Members with a common interest in the gaming business came together in June 2015 to form a non-official cross-party group in parliament.

In recent years, the APPG provided input on several important matters; however, the group has decided to disband.