The Gambling Commission has published an update on its pilot of Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs), indicating that the proposed system could identify financially vulnerable high-spending players while remaining largely frictionless for the vast majority of customers.
According to the regulator’s post-pilot analysis, fewer than three per cent of active accounts would trigger an assessment, with around 97 per cent of those checks expected to take place without requiring any customer interaction. Only around 0.1 per cent of accounts would face non-frictionless checks.
The Commission reiterated that FRAs are not affordability checks and do not impose spending caps. Instead, they are designed to flag customers in significant financial difficulty – such as those with arrears or defaults – using credit reference data once high-spend thresholds are reached.
The update also addresses industry concerns and misinformation, stressing that no assessments are currently live and that no enforcement actions have been taken based on FRAs. The regulator added that the system would not impact credit scores and is intended to replace inconsistent operator-led approaches with a more standardised framework.
Further findings suggest improved identity verification processes could increase frictionless assessment rates, while the regulator emphasised that any intervention should focus on supporting customers rather than pushing them out of the regulated market.
The Gambling Commission will now present its findings to its Board to determine next steps, with any potential rollout subject to further consultation, industry collaboration and ongoing evaluation.
Read the full update on the Gambling Commission website.
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The Gambling Commission has published an update on its pilot of Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs), indicating that the proposed system could identify financially vulnerable high-spending players while remaining largely frictionless for the vast majority of customers. According to the regulator’s post-pilot analysis, fewer than three per cent of active accounts would trigger an assessment, with…
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