Sports betting operators VIP schemes have been reportedly targeted by government Ministers, according to the Daily Mail, as a new outcome of the overhaul of the 2005 Gambling Act.
Citing government sources, the Mail detailed that the practice has been reportedly described as immoral by gambling law reform advocating Ministers, who have argued that VIP schemes encourage problem gambling.
Under current regulations, membership of VIP schemes for bettors under the age of 25 requires approval from senior administrators at betting operators, in addition to enhanced account monitoring.
The current situation regarding VIP schemes has been defended by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), with a statement informing the pa…
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