Gambling Commission outlines new reporting rules, statistics releases and regulatory updates

The Gambling Commission has issued its latest fortnightly update, highlighting imminent changes to financial reporting requirements, new official statistics, and ongoing evaluation work linked to the Gambling Act Review.

The regulator confirmed that from 19 March, operators must comply with updated Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP) relating to financial key event reporting. The changes reflect the growing complexity of mergers, acquisitions and globalised ownership structures, and are designed to ensure the Commission receives timely and accurate information about licensees’ finances, interests and control arrangements.

Two sets of official statistics were also published on 26 February, covering July to September 2025. These include quarterly industry statistics drawn from regulatory returns, offering an overview of customer‑facing gambling sectors, and Wave 3 of the Gambling Survey for Great Britain, which explores participation, motivations for gambling and public sentiment.

Operators are being invited to take part in a new survey and interviews conducted by NatCen as part of the evaluation of the Gambling Act Review. Participation is voluntary, with the Commission and DCMS seeking insights on consumer impact, commercial effects and lessons for future policy development.

The bulletin also reminds casinos that any business providing Money Service Business (MSB) activities must be registered with HMRC under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017. The Commission has published guidance to support compliance.

Finally, the update notes that Executive Director Tim Miller addressed the Betting and Gaming Council’s AGM on 26 February, with his full speech now available online.