The Gambling Commission has published its’ first National Strategic Assessment. The document, which uses the latest available evidence from a wide range of sources and case studies, sets out the Commission’s priorities regarding the issues and risks gambling presents to general consumers and highlights areas where progress is being made to make gambling safer.

Chief Executive Neil McArthur said: “We have demonstrated that we are willing and able to respond quickly to emerging issues and risks, and that we will use the full range of our powers to protect consumers. We have made considerable progress in many areas to make gambling safer, but we want to go further and faster.”