UK regulator mandates assessment for online bets over £1,000 in 24 hours

The UK Gambling Commission has announced that any online bettor placing wagers exceeding £1,000 within a 24‑hour period will be required to undergo a regulatory assessment. The move is part of the regulator’s broader effort to curb problem gambling and ensure that high‑value betting activity is monitored more closely. Under the new rule, operators will be notified of the threshold breach and must submit the bettor’s information to the Commission for a review that may include a self‑assessment questionnaire and, if necessary, a more detailed interview.

The assessment is intended to identify whether the bettor’s activity is consistent with responsible gambling guidelines and to determine if additional support or restrictions are warranted. Operators are expected to implement the system within the next few weeks, with the Commission providing guidance on data handling and privacy compliance. The regulation follows a series of recent initiatives aimed at tightening oversight of online betting platforms, as authorities seek to balance consumer protection with the growth of the digital gambling market.