• Tim Miller, the executive director of the UK gambling regulator, the Gambling Commission, was among the speakers at the Bingo Association's Annual General Meeting
• In his speech, the executive highlighted the ongoing constructive and helpful collaboration between the Association and the Commission
• The duo remains committed to addressing potential challenges and keeping the gambling sector free of crime

Earlier this month, the Bingo Association's Annual General Meeting (AGM) wrapped up.

During the event, the executive director of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), Tim Miller, spoke about the ongoing collaboration between the regulator and the Association, highlighting challenges and strategic achievements.

Fight against challenges such as illegal bingo continues

Notably, the executive praised the ongoing collaborative relationship between the UKGC and the Bingo Association.

Miller pointed to the third year of the implementation of the Gambling Act Review, acknowledging that during that time, the Commission and the Association have "made great strides in strengthening the evidence base around gambling."

UKGC's executive said that the regulator is excited about the collaborative commitment established with the Bingo Association.

"And given what we have going on at present, that is really important for both our work, your businesses and consumers," Miller said during the AGM.

The Association's collaboration with the Commission also focused on challenges such as illegal bingo.

On that point, Miller added that the UKGC seeks to "deliver better outcomes" when collaborating with the Bingo Association and addressing illegal bingo.

"We engage with the Bingo Association regularly and recently you have shared through the team at the Association that you are becoming increasingly concerned about bingo offered without a license. Bingo which does not appear to follow the rules for relevant exemptions either," the executive explained.

The Commission's executive director reiterated the regulator's ongoing dedication to keeping crime away from gambling, adding that such violations of the established laws are taken very seriously.

Miller reaffirmed the UKGC's dedication to fight crime in the gambling sector and take action where necessary.

Back in April, the UKGC launched an investigation against more than a dozen people over suspected General Election betting offenses.

At the time, the regulator disclosed a list of 15 people, suspected of committing betting offenses related to the 2024 General Election.

Consultations regarding gaming machines continue

At the recent AGM, Miller also spoke about the ongoing consultation on gaming machines.

Elaborating further on the topic, he said that those consultations, which focus on the technical standards for gaming machines, as well as testing, are significantly important.

The executive director added that the consultation period was extended from its initial closing date, which was May 20, to June 3.

"This will give more time for those impacted or interested to make submissions, provide data and give us the information we need to get to the right outcomes," Miller said.

Last but not least, the UKGC's executive reiterated the regulator's dedication to ensuring a fairer, safer and crime-free gambling industry.

In March, UKGC fined Corbett Bookmakers Limited with $890,000.

The hefty monetary sanction followed alleged social responsibility and anti-money laundering breaches.

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