Written question asked by Craig Whittaker (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 November 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 November 2023. It was answered by Stuart Andrew (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 November 2023 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Prize Money: Regulation

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to page 70 of her Department's High Stakes: Gambling Reform for the Digital Age white paper published on April 2023, what progress her Department has made on undertaking a consultation into potential regulation for large prize draw competitions.

Answer: In recent weeks, I have met with the largest prize draw operators in the industry, in line with the gambling white paper's commitment to look at prize draws. The department has also commissioned independent researchers to gather evidence about the size and nature of the prize draw sector, including its role in charity funding, risks and player protection and understanding. The research consists of an AI-powered web scrape, together with industry surveys and operator engagement. The research will conclude in January and will inform a consultation on potential regulation in due course.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 152
Session: 2023-24
Related items: High Stakes: Gambling Reform for the Digital Age
Thursday, 27 April 2023
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords; Gambling: Regulation
Thursday, 8 February 2024
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Prize money Regulation
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