The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has reiterated its commitment to protect the children from risks of being exposed to gambling in the digital age.

On Tuesday, UKGC made the pledge to ensure young people, especially children, are protected from possible gambling-related harm after the experts from Responsible Gambling Strategy Board (RGSB) call for greater public debate on the role and position of gambling in society.

However, protecting the children from gambling harm goes beyond regulatory action, according to UKGC Executive Director Tim Miller.

“Safeguarding children in a digital age is complex, and what both RGSB and our research has highlighted is that it takes a multi-faceted approach by us, government, educators, gambling firms and parents. It will take firm ongoing commitments from the Commission as gambling regulator, but also from all of those with a part to play,” Miller said in a statement.