Gambling Commission confirms phased financial risk assessments launch
By Dan Whitaker, Casino News Editor
The UK Gambling Commission has formally confirmed a phased rollout of Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs). The move will apply to customers exhibiting high gambling spend, with the regulator describing the introduction as phased rather than immediate across the market.
The announcement comes despite continued pushback from the sector. Operators and other industry voices have opposed aspects of the plan, but the commission says it will proceed with a staged implementation of the FRAs.
Player angle: Changes to how regulators apply FRAs for high-spend accounts could affect how operators assess and manage player activity, so follow the rollout. The details live in our fast payout casinos guide.
Reported by iGaming Business.