“The starting point for any review has to be that it should be evidence based and that the evidence undergoes rigorous scrutiny and isn’t accepted on face value. The original stated drivers for a review of the Gambling Act 2005 were; It’s an analogue act in a digital age; gambling advertising needs to be [...]
Peter Hannibal, chief executive of the cross-sector strategic body, the Gambling Business Group, has welcomed the launch of Peers for Gambling Reform, describing it as possessing ‘some great minds and intellects’ at the same time as urging caution that debate is based on sound empirical evidence. He stated: “The House of Lords Select Committee proved [...]
The Gambling Business Group is playing a key role during Covid crisis – states Welcome BreakThe Gambling Business Group (GBG) has been highlighted for the key role it continues to play in helping businesses navigate the confusion of rules and regulations surrounding Covid-19.Speaking with Coinslot, Nick Jackson, Head of Commercial Income at Welcome Break, described [...]
The misuse of data is feeding prejudicial reporting Peter Hannibal, chief executive of the Gambling Business Group says the Gambling Commission may well be acting within the law but it needs to handle the data it’s requesting with great care “The Gambling Commission has been requesting information from Remote Operators relating to changes in consumer [...]
Response to Carolyn Harris MP Coinslot: 7 – 13 August 2020Peter HannibalChief ExecutiveGambling Business Group“Why let the facts get in the way of a toxic narrative? Whether the speech should be classified as misinformation or disinformation is open to conjecture and making the comparison with tobacco will offend all of the very conscientious people that [...]
Experts By Experience project is narrow, proscriptive and threatens objective regulation argues Gambling Business Group Gambling Business Group (GBG) CEO, Peter Hannibal, has called-out the ‘Experts by Experience’ (EBE) initiative formally revealed by the Gambling Commission last week, for lacking the necessary breadth to accurately reflect an entertainment experience that’s enjoyed by the overwhelming majority [...]
Peter HannibalChief Executive, Gambling Business Group The 80/20 rule and social distancingThe impact of the 80/20 rule really depends on the individual venue; specifically, the venue shape and dimensions, available free space, machine layout and customer flows. For all 20 percent of current machines available to customers to be Cat B3 upon reopening, every machine [...]
The Gambling Business Group, has endorsed the vision and objectives of NEXSTART, the National Exit Strategy Advice and Response Team for the licensed hospitality and entertainment industry which was officially launched this week. NEXSTART, describes itself as a coalition of experts working together to identify issues, find solutions, contribute to guidance, and act as a [...]
FOI Request Info - Reg Settlements 070220.pdf Dear All Following a Freedom of Information (FOI) request asking for information relating to the value and allocation of funds raised through Voluntary Settlements, the Gambling Commission has responded below and in the attached spreadsheet. As we know, the future funding of Research Education and Treatment [...]
Peter Hannibal, chief executive of the influential cross industry strategic body the Gambling Business Group (GBG), has thanked members for providing an ‘ultra professional' shop window on the industry when they helped host the gambling policy team from the Department for Digital Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) at the recent ICE London exhibition. Five [...]
