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UK Online Gambling Affodability Checks to Change in February

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(@jack)
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For those of you who may be unaware, there is currently a pilot affordability check program in the UK for anyone who deposits more than 500 GBP. In February, this will change to 150 GBP per month. You can catch up with our latest regulatory changes for 2025 for all countries via our 2025 iGaming Regulatory Changes news covering Ireland, South Africa, India, New Zealand, and Canada.

 
Posted : January 8, 2025 8:16 am
(@asmitty)
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They're just fueling the black market at this point. i',m all for responsible gambling but its almost like they don't want anyone to gamble anymore its so tight. Might as well just ban it. So I wont even be able to have a quick 200 quid session without having to go through red tape. 

Might have to find a new hobby. 

 

 
Posted : January 8, 2025 8:53 am
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(@bighitter)
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@asmitty its just a pilot dude. Still, I can understand the frustration having to put up with the strictness of the government and the UKGC.

 
Posted : January 8, 2025 9:28 am
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Zealy
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@asmitty Crazy isnt it? It wouldn't surprise me if the pilot soon became the norm. Why should we have to share personal information just to wager a relatively small amount?

Me Me Me

 
Posted : January 9, 2025 6:55 am
(@asmitty)
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@zealy Will probably need to show our payslips just to buy lottery tickets soon.

 
Posted : January 10, 2025 8:03 am
(@simonw)
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Does seem a very low spending threshold for checks. Feel for you brits. No buy bonus features, too, right?

 
Posted : January 13, 2025 8:44 am
(@asmitty)
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@simonw Yup, even though I'd probably not use them, it sucks we don't have the chance to decide.

 
Posted : January 25, 2025 12:45 pm
Zealy
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@asmitty I'm not a fan either. Honestly, i can actually understand the reasoning behind them banning in that feature.

Me Me Me

 
Posted : January 28, 2025 8:52 am
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