Can we expect more changes to Gambling Legislation in Wales in 2022?
There was no gambling law in the UK until 2005. There will be changes to gambling laws in Wales in 2022.
The government is planning to review gambling regulations. There have been protests about the amount of advertising allowed around football matches and the level of regulations on sponsorships. The review is scheduled for March 2022. A ban on front of shirt advertising has already been discussed. It looks like it will go ahead. A more in-depth review of the regulations will be held.
There is a backlash against Free Bets/Promotions in Wales. There will be more changes to gambling legislation in 2022.
There are going to be changes to gambling laws in Wales in 2022. New regulations could be related to microtransactions in games and online gaming. The regulations are usually trend based and follow the transactions. Microtransacts in the games are on the rise. There is no real regulation around them. The new regulations would protect those that take part in them and prevent them from being exploited.
There are many possible changes that will be discussed in parliament next month. There are growing issues with advertisements, social media, age concerns and gambling. The government are unlikely to tackle everything, but it will interesting to see what they deem most important.