NewzBitez – Gambling Commission Visits Land-Based Merkur Bingo Improve Understanding

Most of the latest news from the UK Gambling Commission appears on the regulatory body’s website. However, its LinkedIn account recently showed that there’s often behind-the-scenes work going on to help the UKGC improve its relationships and knowledge of the organisations and businesses that it regulates and licences.

Recently UKGC representatives paid a visit to Merkur Bingo in Northampton, as well as Aspers Casino. The trip aimed to help the organisation “better understand the challenges of land-based casinos and bingo halls” and develop insights into how operators are adapting to the “challenges” posed by the cost-of-living crisis and the after-effects of COVID-19. The Commission says that making time to speak informally and directly with gambling businesses will allow it to make more “sound decisions”.

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