{"id":3621,"date":"2020-03-23T09:33:11","date_gmt":"2020-03-23T09:33:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moneypokersites.com\/news\/?p=3621"},"modified":"2020-03-23T09:33:11","modified_gmt":"2020-03-23T09:33:11","slug":"ukgc-urges-operators-to-not-take-advantage-of-customers-during-covid-19-pandemic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moneypokersites.com\/news\/ukgc-urges-operators-to-not-take-advantage-of-customers-during-covid-19-pandemic\/","title":{"rendered":"UKGC Urges Operators To Not Take Advantage Of Customers During COVID-19 Pandemic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The next couple of months look set to be a lucrative avenue\nfor the casino operators online. Many of the casinos on land have been closed\ndown due to the pandemic, which means the only way to play poker, roulette and\nblackjack will be online. However, the United Kingdom Gambling Commission have\nissued a warning to firms to ensure that they don\u2019t take advantage of customers\nduring this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The gambling commission encouraged all operators to maintain their responsibilities and put their players at the forefront of the operation. The watchdog urged casinos to protect their customers during this time. Their statement to operators was made shortly after the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.racingpost.com\/news\/coronavirus\/paddy-power-to-close-all-betting-shops-in-britain-until-end-of-april\/429321\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"closure of many of the leading land-based betting shops and casinos  (opens in a new tab)\">closure of many of the leading land-based betting shops and casinos <\/a>around the country due to the ongoing disruption being caused by COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"millions-going-online-for-casino-games\">Millions Going Online For Casino Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Gambling Commission were keen to remind the operators of\ntheir responsibilities as the number of players turning to online gaming over\nthe coming months is likely to be huge. Much of that will be down to the fact\nthat gamblers will not be able to visit land-based casinos. However, the fact\nthat millions around the country will be locked in their houses is also likely\nto have an impact, as many try and avoid boredom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, in the statement, the regulator encouraged operators\nto study players past behaviours. Should players be acting differently, they\nwould be obliged to get in contact with players. This is down to the uncertain\neconomic future currently on the horizon in the UK due to the closure of\nworkplaces. The UKGC admits that this could be a lucrative time for casinos,\nbut encouraged that they welcome new customers in a responsible way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"increased-workforce-for-online-casinos\">Increased Workforce For Online Casinos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the expected numbers that are likely to get involved\nin online gaming over the coming months, the UKGC encouraged operators to\nensure that they have enough staff on hand. These members of staff should be\nable to deal with basic queries from new customers, as well as the experienced\ngamblers who will have more complex questions. The UKGC closed by expressing\nthat all operators must follow the guidance. Otherwise, they could be breaching\ngambling laws, which could subsequently mean a suspended license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Gambling Commission is expected to keep a close eye on\nthe online operators of the coming months to ensure that none of them are\ntaking advantage of the situation that is currently affecting people around the\nworld. The online scene is expected to be booming after the decision was made\nlast week for betting shops and casinos to close down to avoid the risk of\ncontamination for members of staff. Some of the smaller companies did continue\nto operate towards the end of last week, but a decision by the British\ngovernment changed that, as they forced the closure of all businesses that\ncould contribute to the spread of the illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can see extensive reviews of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneypokersites.com\/review\/\">best casinos available online right here<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The next couple of months look set to be a lucrative avenue for the casino operators online. Many of the casinos on land have been closed down due to the pandemic, which means the only way to play poker, roulette and blackjack will be online. 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