When the fun stops – GAMSTOP

Gambling Commission looking to bring in affordability checks for online gambling

Today marks the end of the Gambling Commission’s consultation inviting the general public to have their say on the proposal to enforce strict ‘affordability assessments’ on the millions of people who enjoy online betting.

The changes that are under consideration will include:

• Limits on online stakes, prizes and “spin speeds”.
• Tough affordability checks.
• A testing regime for new products.
• A sports sponsorship ban.
• New powers to tackle the parallel market.
• Legal redress for wronged punters.
• A mandatory levy to fund addiction treatment.

Under the proposal, Ministers will consider whether they will force gambling companies to limit the monthly losses of customers and perform very strict affordability checks to ensure people aren’t gambling beyond their means.

My gambling is a problem, what can I do about it?

Here at Scottish Debt Help we can help you to perform something called a GAMSTOP.

GAMSTOP is a little-known, online tool that enables people to self-exclude themselves from gambling – both online and in bookies.

Obviously, it’s down to you to stick to your self-exclusion, but, once you place yourself on the list – which you do online, in a central list, that all gambling companies have access to, by providing a variety of details – gambling companies should take reasonable steps to prevent you from gambling should you try to; online or in-store.

I have gambling debts and don’t know what to do

If you have gambling debts that have spiraled out of control, or indeed any debts that you’re finding unaffordable and difficult to deal with, then call us today.

We can help you to perform a GAMSTOP and we can provide advice on debt solutions that may be able to help you to start getting back in control of your finances.

A workable debt solution could provide you with protection from your creditors, reduced payments to your debts, freeze interest and charges on your accounts and could even help you to write off unaffordable debts.

If you’re struggling with debt, fill in our 30 second form, or call us today and we’ll discuss your options with you and help you to see if a debt solution could be the first step on your road back to debt freedom.