UKGC Maps Illegal Gambling Push Factors

The UK Gambling Commission has identified access restrictions and demands for personal data as the factors most closely associated with illegal online gambling use. Its Phase 3 research also found that the phrase ‘not on GamStop’ now serves as a broader search term for sites perceived to offer fewer checks, faster withdrawals and alternative payment options. The Gambling Commission said searches for sites not blocked by GamStop have become a primary route into the illegal market. The term is no longer used only by self-excluded players seeking to bypass restrictions.