The Gambling Reform APPG’s inquiry will focus on the current gambling policy landscape and legislative framework in the UK. It will consider the efficacy of existing legislation – including the 2005 Gambling Act and the proposals set out in the 2023 Gambling White Paper – for delivering effective regulation of the gambling industry and a reduction in the levels of gambling harm among the population.
The inquiry will conclude with a report setting out recommendations for the Government on how to ensure gambling policy and legislation in the UK can remain fit for the future and address the growing public health issue of gambling-related harm.
The Group is inviting evidence and submissions (via grh-appguk@dgagroup.com) to inform its work, with a deadline of 5:00 PM (BST) on Friday, 19th September 2025.
Please see below for the Terms of Reference.
Inaugural General Meeting of the Gambling Reform APPG – Tuesday 29th October 2024 – 10:30-12:00
Work Programme for the Gambling Reform APPG
Session 1: Assessment of the Expansion of Category B3 Machines and Adult Gaming Centres – Tuesday 10th December 2024 – 10:00-11:30
- Matt Zarb-Cousin – Clean Up Gambling
- Professor Heather Wardle – University of Glasgow
- Dr Matt Gaskell – NHS Northern Gambling Service
- Councillor Matt Kelcher – Brent Council
- Councillor Mili Patel – Brent Council
- Councillor Jumbo Chan – Brent Council
- Jackie Olden – Lived Experience
Session 2: Gambling Harm and Crime – 11th February 2025 – 10:00-11:30
- Tony Parente – GamLEARN
- Tracy O’Shaughnessy – GamLEARN
- Clare Wyllie –Tackling Gambling Stigma
- Louise Lowe – Affected Other
- Joy Allen – Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC)
- Andrew Neilson – The Howard League
Session 3: Strengthening Consumer Protections: The Need for a Gambling Ombudsman – Tuesday 10th June 2025 – 15:30-17:00
- Dr James Noyes – Social Market Foundation
- Tony Parente – GamLEARN
- Derek Webb – Campaign for Fairer Gambling
- Paul Kanolik – Ellis Joines Solicitors (Virtual)
Session 4: The Proliferation of B3 Gaming Machines and Adult Gaming Centres – Tuesday 8th July 2025 – 15:00-16:30
- Laura MacDonald – University of Glasgow
- Andy Burnham – Greater Manchester Combined Authority
- Theo Bertram – Social Market Foundation
- Councillor Matt Kelcher – Brent Council
- Councillor Mili Patel – Brent Council
- Councillor Jumbo Chan – Brent Council
- Rob Davies – The Guardian
- Jackie Olden – Lived Experience
- Danny Cheetham – Lived Experience
Session 5: Under Taxed – How Should Gambling Taxation Be Reformed? (Virtual) – Wednesday 10th September – 15:30-17:00
- Dr James Noyes – Social Market Foundation
- Henry Pakes – Institute for Public Policy Research
- Martin Cruddace – Arena Racing Company
- Veronica Hawking – 38 Degrees
Session 6: The Impact of Gambling Advertising – Tuesday 18th November – 10:00-11:30
- Professor Heather Wardle – University of Glasgow
- Dr Raffaello Rossi – University of Bristol
- Dr Philip Newall – University of Bristol
- Will Prochaska – Coalition to End Gambling Ads (CEGA)
- Cllr Lucia das Neves – Haringey Council
- Ms Sanya Burgess – The i Paper
Session 7: Gambling in the Armed Forces – Monday 8th December – 15:00-16:30
- The Rt Revd Dr Alan Smith
- Professor Matt Fossey – Co-Director of the Centre for Military Gambling Research
- Dr. Chris Kay – Anglia Ruskin University
- Feona Veys – Betknowmore
- Pete Buckley – Betknowmore
- Matt Losing – Betknowmore
Session 8: Annual General Meeting (AGM) – Wednesday 21st January – 10:30-11:30
- Private Session for Members
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