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Compliance Assessment Report

youtube.com/@bigwinscasino/videos

YouTube streamer
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This YouTube channel has been assessed as non-compliant with UK gambling content standards following comprehensive evaluation. Multiple critical violations identified relating to age restrictions, content tone, balanced presentation, and responsible gambling messaging. Case referred to Gambling Commission for enforcement consideration.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Date 09 September 2025
Published Date 06 November 2025
Critical Violations 4 of 47 indicators
Weighted Score 66%
Classification Non-compliant (N)

Assessment Timeline

1
Assessment Completed
09 September 2025
2
Operator Notified
12 September 2025
3
Appeal Period Expired
10 October 2025 (28 days)
4
Published to Register
06 November 2025

Critical Violations Identified

AV-08

YouTube content age-restricted (18+) and includes warning in video description

Legal basis: CAP 16.3.12 - Content appealing to children
Critical

Violation Description

Channel videos are not age-restricted on YouTube. Content accessible to users under 18. Video descriptions do not contain age warnings or responsible gambling messaging. CAP Code 16.3.12 requires gambling marketing communications not to be likely to be of particular appeal to children or young persons.

Assessment Evidence: Reviewed 23 videos published between June-September 2025. Zero videos have YouTube 18+ age restriction enabled. No age warnings present in video descriptions, thumbnails, or pinned comments.

Remediation Guidance

To achieve compliance, implement the following:

  • 1. Enable YouTube age restriction (18+) on all gambling content videos
  • 2. Add prominent 18+ warning in first line of every video description
  • 3. Include age warning in video thumbnails where visible
  • 4. Add pinned comment with age verification statement on all videos
RG-04

Content tone does not trivialize gambling harm or portray gambling as risk-free

Legal basis: CAP 16.1 - Responsible gambling advertising standards
Critical

Violation Description

Content consistently portrays gambling as easy pathway to wealth. Video titles include "EASY MONEY!", "GET RICH QUICK", "YOU CAN'T LOSE!". On-screen commentary trivializes losses with phrases like "it's just a game" and "you'll win it back". No acknowledgment of gambling addiction risks or financial harm potential.

Assessment Evidence: Analysed video titles, on-screen commentary, and presenter language across 23 videos. Pattern of harmful messaging identified: 18 videos contain "easy money" framing, 12 videos minimize loss significance.

Remediation Guidance

Content tone modifications required:

  • 1. Remove all "easy money" or "get rich quick" messaging from titles and content
  • 2. Acknowledge financial risk of gambling in presenter commentary
  • 3. Include responsible gambling messaging in video introductions
  • 4. Avoid trivializing losses or encouraging chase behavior
RG-06

Balanced content: losses mentioned alongside wins

Legal basis: CAP 16.3.2 - Balanced gambling content presentation
Critical

Violation Description

Content heavily edited to show only winning sessions. Video thumbnails exclusively feature large win amounts. Losing sessions not documented or discussed. Statistical reality of gambling (house edge, long-term expected loss) not presented. Creates false impression that winning is normal outcome.

Assessment Evidence: Of 23 videos assessed, 22 show net winning sessions. Calculated win rate of 95.7% is statistically impossible and demonstrates selective content editing. No videos discuss losses or present overall profit/loss position.

Remediation Guidance

Create balanced content presentation:

  • 1. Show both winning and losing sessions in published content
  • 2. Display running profit/loss totals across multiple sessions
  • 3. Include disclaimer about edited content if selective session publishing continues
  • 4. Discuss house edge and statistical probability in video commentary
RG-11

Reality check messaging: gambling portrayed as entertainment not income source

Legal basis: CAP 16.3.5 - Gambling not as income solution
Critical

Violation Description

Channel presents gambling as viable income generation strategy. Multiple videos titled "How I Make Money Online", "My Full-Time Job", "Gambling For A Living". Presenter describes gambling winnings as "salary" and "monthly income". No disclaimer stating gambling should be entertainment only. CAP 16.3.5 prohibits portrayal of gambling as income solution.

Assessment Evidence: 8 videos explicitly frame gambling as income source. Channel "About" section describes creator as "professional slots player". No content presenting gambling as entertainment or acknowledging unsustainability as income strategy.

Remediation Guidance

Required messaging changes:

  • 1. Remove all references to gambling as income, salary, or job
  • 2. Update channel description to frame content as entertainment only
  • 3. Include disclaimer in video descriptions: "Gambling should be entertainment only, not an income source"
  • 4. Verbal statements in content reinforcing entertainment-only message

Assessment Team

JP

James Patterson

Senior Compliance Analyst
Primary Assessor
40-hour methodology training completed (September 2024)
Inter-rater reliability κ = 0.95
118 assessments completed to date
LC

Lisa Chen

Compliance Analyst
Secondary Verifier (Dual Verification Protocol)
40-hour methodology training completed (September 2024)
Inter-rater reliability κ = 0.92
87 assessments completed to date

Dual verification protocol: This assessment was conducted independently by two trained analysts. Both analysts reached consensus on all 4 critical violation determinations. Assessment methodology version 2.1 applied throughout.

Next Steps for Content Creator

Remediate Violations

Implement corrective actions outlined in remediation guidance sections above. Enable age restrictions on all videos, modify content tone, present balanced win/loss coverage, and reframe gambling as entertainment only.

Content creator compliance guide

Request Reassessment

Once corrective actions completed across all published videos, submit evidence of remediation and request reassessment. Channel remains on register until compliance verified.

Request reassessment

Important Information

Appeal rights: If you believe this determination is incorrect, you may submit a formal appeal to the Independent Advisory Board within 30 working days of this report date. Appeals must include supporting evidence demonstrating compliance at time of assessment.

Regulatory referral: This case has been referred to the Gambling Commission due to the serious nature of content violations identified (harmful messaging, imbalanced presentation). The Commission may contact YouTube and/or channel owner regarding enforcement action.

Public register: This channel will remain on the public Register of Violations until either (a) successful appeal demonstrates error in determination, or (b) reassessment confirms compliance following remediation across all published content.

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