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"IBAS were unable to investigate 653 complaints in 2019/20 regarding social responsibility. We understand 100s who approached IBAS informally also turned away and signposted to Gambling Commission, despite the fact that they don't investigate." Ombudsman Association. Mar '21

IBAS should be no where near being a safer gambling ombudsman. They are not independent, have turned away 1000s of consumers wrongly directed to them for ADR for social responsibility failings. Complicit in complaints cycle of unaccountability. Concerning to see OmbudsmanAssociation there

Interesting to see Independent Betting Adjudication Service (IBAS) acknowledge over 3,700 cases of likely social responsibility failings where neither they or Gambling Commission could help individuals. Majority of cases £5,000+ Legacy of #gambling harm can't be ignored by new Ombudsman. *Source - Written evidence to Department for Culture, Media and Sport

How many of the MPs in this 🧵that have received paid BGC hospitality at events, are going to ask a question in Parliament around gambling affordability?

Why would financial checks increase problem gambling Matt? The very reason that all this affordability mess has come along is the ridiculous implementation of these. Self regulating doesn't work.

You You Your *What a strange use of "your gambling" Why not just "Don't let gambling get in the way" Industry can't resist pinning messaging onto individual.

“I read she makes £742,000 a day so I don’t think she’ll miss my £30 winnings. It’s a right faff setting up an account and I didn’t even get to use the free bets. It’s just been a waste of time."

Very interesting given the bonuses and VIP treatment given. Contract law taken into account. "Section 33 has been applied in cases where one party was at a disadvantage due to mental or psychological weakness, old age, illness, and the counterparty exploited this vulnerability."

An small update on the Gambling Ombudsman from MP questions. Seems Ombudsman Association heavily involved. It was meant to be running by the summer.

A 'regulated' UK Gambling industry where operators just do what they want. The abuse of terms of conditions needs greater scrutiny surely. x.com/Betgolfworld/s…

Scott Benton MP was "secretly filmed by undercover reporters, who were posing as gambling industry investors, saying he could lobby ministers." Wonder where his next job will be? bbc.co.uk/news/uk-686588…

What a completely flawed system for the consumer. Denied any redress for failures! "In Commission enforcement cases regulatory settlement funds are directed towards socially responsible causes. When the Commission imposes a fine the money goes to HM Treasury."

"The process for the appointment of a Gambling Ombudsman was timetabled to commence in Spring/Summer 2023. The funding and framework were to be determined by the Betting and Gaming Council, which has provided NO PROGRESS update to date for stakeholders" sbcnews.co.uk/featurednews/2…

“The IBAS Board, free from gambling operator influence" 🤔 IBAS is not independent. Should not be the gambling ombudsman. Consumers have been wrongly signposted to them for years in social responsibility disputes. gamblinginsider.com/news/25051/iba…

Somewhat tone deaf of the Scottish Football authorities. William Hill - A gambling sponsor returns to be flashed a multitude of times to adults and children. Scotland had no gambling sponsorship of any competition for last 5+ years. thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/12633161…

When did the Gambling Commission start investigating individual bets and/or complaints? They won't do this for other consumers. #GeneralElection #MPs bbc.com/news/articles/…