Comprehensive compliance assessment completed 09 November 2025 confirms substantial compliance with UK gambling regulation. YouTube channel demonstrates strong implementation of age verification, responsible gambling messaging, balanced content presentation, and appropriate marketing standards across assessed indicators. Minor deficiency noted in Category 3 does not impact overall compliance determination.
This channel meets all critical compliance requirements and is listed on the public Register of Verified URLs. Verification valid for 12 months from assessment date.
All relevant indicators passed. Content age-restricted 18+, no appeal to minors, appropriate warnings in video descriptions. Two indicators N/A for YouTube content.
Affiliate links in descriptions verified UK-licensed. No unlicensed operator promotion. Two indicators N/A for streamer content type.
Strong RG implementation. Helpline information present, balanced content, appropriate tone. Minor deficiency: no dedicated RG information page (non-critical indicator RG-05).
No misleading claims. Realistic win/loss presentation. No pressure language. Sponsorship relationships disclosed appropriately.
Bonus promotions include wagering requirements. Terms clearly stated. No misleading bonus presentation identified in video content.
Affiliate relationships disclosed in video descriptions and verbally. Sponsorship clearly labeled. Commercial transparency maintained throughout.
8 indicators • Legal basis: Gambling Act 2005 s.46-50, LCCP 3.2.3
| Indicator | Status | Evidence |
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AV-01: Prominent 18+ warning visible
LCCP 3.2.3(1) • Critical • Weight 5.0
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N/A | Not applicable to YouTube channel interface. Age restriction implemented through platform-level controls (indicator AV-08). Channel branding does not support custom header imagery. |
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AV-02: Age verification gate present
LCCP 3.2.3(2) • Critical • Weight 5.0
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N/A | Not applicable. YouTube platform enforces age verification through account-level restrictions when content marked 18+. Channel operator cannot implement separate gate. |
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AV-03: No content appealing to children
CAP 16.3.12 • Critical • Weight 4.0
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Pass | Content review of 15 most recent videos confirms no cartoon imagery, youth-oriented themes, or child-appealing elements. Presentation style appropriate for adult audience. Thumbnails professional and mature. |
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AV-04: No marketing to persons under 18
LCCP 5.1.2 • Critical • Weight 4.0
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Pass | Channel demographics reviewed via YouTube Analytics data provided by operator. Audience composition: 97.3% age 18+. No promotional activity targeting youth audiences identified. Social media cross-promotion age-gated. |
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AV-05: Consistent age verification messaging
LCCP 3.2.3(3) • Non-critical • Weight 2.0
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Pass | 18+ warning included in channel description, about section, and consistently referenced in video descriptions. Verbal age warnings provided in video introductions for sampled content (12 of 15 videos assessed). |
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AV-06: Demo games require age verification
LCCP 3.2.3(4) • Critical • Weight 4.0
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N/A | Not applicable. Channel does not host playable demo games. Content consists of streamed gameplay commentary. Assessment category not relevant to YouTube content delivery model. |
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AV-07: Social media promotion age-restricted
CAP 16.3.14 • Non-critical • Weight 2.0
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Pass | Twitter and Instagram accounts utilize platform age-targeting (18+). Posts promoting video content include age warnings. Community tab posts on YouTube subject to channel-level age restrictions. |
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AV-08: YouTube content age-restricted
CAP 16.3.12 • Critical • Weight 4.0
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Pass | All videos age-restricted (18+) at upload level. Verified via YouTube API metadata for 47 published videos. Age warnings included in video descriptions. Channel marked as adult content in YouTube Studio settings. |
11 indicators • Legal basis: LCCP 3.4.1, 3.4.3, 3.5.2
| Indicator | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
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RG-01: BeGambleAware messaging displayed
LCCP 3.4.1(1) • Critical • Weight 4.0
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Pass | BeGambleAware messaging included in channel description and video descriptions. "When the fun stops, stop" tagline used verbally in video outros (13 of 15 sampled videos). |
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RG-02: Helpline information visible
LCCP 3.4.1(2) • Critical • Weight 4.0
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Pass | National Gambling Helpline number (0808 8020 133) included in channel about section and pinned comment on all videos assessed. GamCare link provided in description template used across content. |
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RG-03: GamStop information accessible
LCCP 3.5.2(1) • Critical • Weight 4.0
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Pass | GamStop link included in channel description with explanatory text. Referenced verbally in responsible gambling disclaimer segment included in assessed videos. Information accessible within 1 click from channel homepage. |
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RG-04: Content tone appropriate
CAP 16.1 • Critical • Weight 3.0
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Pass | Content tone analysis confirms realistic presentation. Gambling harm acknowledged. No trivialisation identified. Verbal disclaimers emphasize entertainment nature of content and risk awareness. |
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RG-05: Dedicated responsible gambling page
LCCP 3.4.3 • Non-critical • Weight 2.0
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Fail | No dedicated responsible gambling information page or video present. RG information included in channel description and video descriptions but comprehensive harm prevention information not consolidated in standalone resource. Recommendation: create dedicated RG video or Community post. |
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RG-06: Balanced content presentation
CAP 16.3.2 • Critical • Weight 3.0
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Pass | Content review confirms balanced win/loss presentation. Losing sessions shown alongside wins (7 losses, 8 wins in 15-video sample). Financial outcomes realistically portrayed. Net loss acknowledged in monthly summary videos. |
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RG-07: No encouragement to chase losses
CAP 16.3.3 • Critical • Weight 4.0
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Pass | No loss-chasing behaviour promoted. Videos where losses occur include verbal acknowledgment of knowing when to stop. Messaging reinforces setting limits and walking away. Explicit anti-chasing statements in 4 of 7 loss sessions assessed. |
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RG-08: Warning messages prominent
LCCP 3.4.1(3) • Non-critical • Weight 2.0
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Pass | Gambling addiction risk warnings included in video descriptions. Verbal warnings provided in video introductions. Text overlays with responsible gambling messaging appear during gameplay in recent content (last 8 videos). |
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RG-09: Support links functional and prominent
LCCP 3.4.1(2) • Critical • Weight 3.0
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Pass | Links to BeGambleAware, GamCare, and Gambling Therapy verified functional. Included in video description template. Prominence acceptable for platform constraints. Channel about section features support organisation links prominently. |
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RG-10: Limit functionality explained
LCCP 3.5.3 • Non-critical • Weight 2.0
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Pass | Deposit limit and time limit tools discussed in "Responsible Gambling Tips" video (published 14 Sep 2025). Personal limit-setting practices mentioned verbally in content. Information accessible and appropriately explained for audience. |
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RG-11: Entertainment not income messaging
CAP 16.3.5 • Critical • Weight 3.0
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Pass | Gambling consistently portrayed as entertainment. No income generation claims. Explicit disclaimers state "gambling should never be seen as a way to make money" (present in 11 of 15 videos assessed). Financial loss acknowledged openly. |
Detailed evidence and assessment notes for remaining indicator categories (Operator Licensing, Marketing Standards, Bonus Transparency, Affiliate Disclosure) available in full assessment report documentation.
46 of 47 indicators passed with comprehensive evidence documentation. Assessment conducted in accordance with Methodology v2.1. Dual verification completed with 100% analyst consensus achieved. Single non-critical deficiency (RG-05, weight 2.0) does not impact verification determination.
Both analysts achieved identical determinations across all 47 indicators. No discrepancies requiring resolution.
Average confidence score across 18 automated indicators. All scores above 85% threshold. YouTube API integration enables reliable automated assessment.
Total analyst time including video content review, dual verification, and documentation. Video content assessment adds complexity versus static website assessment.
Videos assessed from total 47 published. Sample includes 8 most recent plus random 7 from historical content. Representative sample methodology applied.
To achieve exemplary compliance status (47/47), channel operator should address indicator RG-05 by creating dedicated responsible gambling video or Community post consolidating harm prevention information.
Significant content changes affecting compliance may trigger early reassessment. Changes include content strategy shifts, new sponsorship arrangements, or modifications to responsible gambling messaging.
Report content changesComplete assessment documentation including all 47 indicator determinations, video sample analysis, evidence documentation, and analyst notes. PDF format, 28 pages.
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