UKGC allow operators additional four weeks for regulatory returns submission

In a statement posted Tuesday, the UK Gambling Commission announced the temporary extension of regulatory return submissions dates.

"Regulatory returns are a basic condition of holding a gambling license and we still expect them to be submitted accurately and in a timely manner," the statement said. "More than ever, the data we collect on the size, shape, and trends of the gambling market is critical to our work in making gambling fair and safe."

"We recognize that most gambling operators in the UK and overseas will have changed their normal working arrangements."

On feedback from operators and trade bodies, the UKGC decided to allow operators an additional four weeks (28 days) to submit their regulatory returns, should they require it.

• For annual returns, the Commission has extended the window to submit returns from 42 days to 70 days. If year-end is in line with the UK financial year (1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020) operators need to submit by 9 June 2020.
• For quarterly returns, the Commission has extended the window to submit returns from 28 days to 56 days. If quarter-end is in line with UK financial quarters (1 January 2020 to 31 March 2020) operators need to submit by 26 May 2020.

The extended submission times will be applied to all returns due before 30 June 2020. Prior to that point, the Commission will review the situation.