The Parliamentary All-Party Betting & Gaming Group in Great Britain will close down for the foreseeable.
The group was formed in June 2015, as a non-official cross-party group with members who shared a common interest in the gaming industry.
In recent years, the APPG has weighed in on a number of important issues. However, as a gambling consultant and APPG Member Steve Donoughue announced in a LinkedIn posting, the group is now disbanding.
Donoughue stated that the officers of the APPG have decided to officially close the APPG in the near future.
The government has published its gambling review, and launched consultations on various aspects of implementation. Gambling remains an important issue in politics, as well an important part of UK’s economy.
The group is grateful to those who have been involved in the industry for many years.
Donoughue said that the group would now try to establish an informal network for those who are interested in the British gaming sector. This will include organising discussions and meetings outside of the formal APPG.
White Paper
The announcement follows the publication of a long-awaited government white paper last month, after many delays.
The white paper covered a number of topics, including affordability checks, a consultative process on stake limits, RET funding, the creation of an ombudsman to resolve disputes, easing restrictions on land, advertising and tackling black markets.
