The UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has committed to an evidence-based approach to combating any heightened risk of problem gambling during the COVID-19 lockdown.
The online gaming industry continues to be the subject of intense scrutiny during the lockdown, amid fears that prolonged periods of isolation could lead to an increase in irresponsible gambling behaviour.
DCMS minister Nigel Huddleston acknowledged Wednesday that the industry has made notable contributions to the national response to [...]