UKGC delays stricter deposit limits for online gambling until 2026
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has pushed back the deadline for stricter deposit limit rules. Licensed remote gambling operators now have until September 30, 2026, to comply. The move aims to strengthen consumer protection and improve transparency in financial management tools. The second phase of the updated Remote Technical Standards (RTS) was originally due by June 30, 2026. The extension gives operators more time to adjust their systems and meet compliance requirements. These include updating customer communications, help pages, and reporting procedures to use only the term 'deposit limit' and ensure gross deposit options are clearly visible.
The RTS, revised in October 2025, introduced new tools for self-management. These include different deposit limit types, standardised self-exclusion processes, and automated reminders. From the new deadline, operators must offer gross deposit limits to all customers and label them exclusively as 'deposit limits'.
Gross deposit limits will be mandatory on fixed time frames. Other financial limits, however, can operate on either rolling or fixed schedules. The delay helps operators align their technical systems smoothly, ensuring consistent compliance across all remote gambling platforms. The UKGC’s decision provides operators with additional preparation time. The focus remains on reducing gambling-related harm and ensuring players have clear, standardised financial management tools. The new rules will take full effect from September 30, 2026.
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