The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has outlined its evolving strategy for a digital-first era, with Chief Executive Andrew Rhodes using his keynote at the 2025 International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) Conference to highlight the convergence of data, technology, and consumer behavior shaping the future of gambling regulation in Great Britain. Rhodes’ address—and the UKGC’s subsequent publications—draw a unified picture: data-led enforcement is expanding, crypto and unlicensed gambling are pressing priorities, and collaboration among regulators is more critical than ever. A Market in Transition: Digital Habits, AI, and Emerging Pressures Speaking in Melbourne, Rhodes noted that the British gambling landscape has matured into a stable yet dynamic sector. Participation “is stable at around 48 per cent of the adult population,” he said, with the total market valued at roughly £15.6 billion, excluding lotteries. Remote gambling accounts for “£6.9 billion… 60 per cent of the whole shape of our market,” with…Â Read More
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