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The regulator says operators will need stronger checks and clearer intervention workflows for higher-risk play patterns.
What changes
Since 28 February 2025, operators have had to run a financial vulnerability check, using public records such as bankruptcies and county court judgments, once a customer's net deposits pass £150 in a rolling 30 days. Higher spenders will also face Financial Risk Assessments, which the Gambling Commission confirmed on 7 July 2026. They will start in stages at net deposits over £5,000 in 24 hours for customers aged 25 and over (£2,500 for under-25s), and no start date has been set yet.
Why it matters
These changes affect player friction, compliance tooling, and how affiliates communicate promotional value.
