Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 17575

Gambling: Internet

Tabled: 9 July 2026
Answered: 17 July 2026

Question

Alex Ballinger

LabourHalesowen

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps the Gambling Commission is taking to prevent UK licensed gambling software companies providing games to illegal gambling sites.

Answer

Ian Murray
The Gambling Commission, as the independent regulator for gambling, has responsibility for making decisions around licensing. As part of its regulatory approach, the Gambling Commission assesses applicants against the statutory licensing objectives and ma...

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