Regulator taking tough new approach

888: hit with record fineCredit: Mark Cranham

The Gambling Commission's change to a more hardline approach to regulating the sector was shown again last week after online gambling company 888 Holdings revealed it was the subject of a review by the commission.

The move was described by one analyst as being an illustration of the increased risk of conflict between the regulator and the industry.

A statement from 888 on Monday said the review had been initiated to assess social responsibility measures employed by the company "including, amongst other items, effective self-exclusion tools across different operating platforms".

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Bill BarberIndustry editor

Published on 21 May 2017inFeatures

Last updated 10:37, 21 May 2017

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