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Consumer Protection
All investigations and analysis related to Consumer Protection.
news•September 11, 2026
Someone Searched 'Help With Gambling'. They Got a Casino Ad Instead.
An ASA ruling published on 9 September found a casino comparison ad was irresponsibly targeted after it appeared for the search 'help with gambling'.
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explainer•September 11, 2026
Financial Risk Assessments Are Coming. What Will They Mean for Gamblers?
Financial vulnerability checks already apply to online gambling customers in Great Britain. A separate Financial Risk Assessment regime is coming for higher spending customers.
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explainer•September 05, 2026
Rip and Ship Trading Cards: How Close Is It to Gambling?
Rip-and-ship card streams combine random packs, valuable chase cards, live selling and rapid repeat spending. We examine how closely the format resembles gambling.
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explainer•September 02, 2026
How to Check Whether a Gambling Site Is Licensed in Great Britain
A practical guide to checking a gambling site's Gambling Commission licence, matching its domain and operator details, and spotting common warning signs.
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explainer•September 02, 2026
What Happens When You Complain to a Gambling Operator?
Learn how gambling complaints work in Great Britain, what the eight-week limit covers, what evidence to keep and when a dispute can move to independent resolution.
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news•August 28, 2026
Australia Passes New Gambling Rules for 2027
Australia has passed federal gambling reforms covering wagering ads, inducements, BetStop, illegal operators and some online lottery products.
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