Commission confident of fuller UK illegal gambling picture but key detail needed…

Recent UK Gambling Commission research indicates that consumer participation in illegal, offshore gambling remains generally low. However, the regulator noted that a complete assessment of the black market depends on tracking the total volume of money staked rather than just player headcounts. The findings stem from the Commission's ongoing, year-long study into unregulated gambling activity.

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