OCSA Sector Compliance Tracker

Surface audits run daily. Full audits are conducted monthly or on request. Snapshot: April 2026.

Why does this tracker exist?

OCSA became a DCMS Code signatory in January 2026. The Code requires signatories to monitor compliance across the sector and take swift action to address shortfalls. It also notes that in the absence of an established trade body, signatories are expected to work with other operators to encourage adoption and share best practice.

With fewer than four weeks to the implementation deadline, the evidence suggests that the overwhelming majority of the sector's 173 signatories have taken no visible action whatsoever.

OCSA is taking its responsibilities seriously. This tracker is that action.

Methodology

Audits are conducted at two levels.

A Tier 1 Full Audit covers both public-facing compliance and account-level controls, independently verified by OCSA. This is the only audit that can confirm whether player protections such as spend limits, account suspension, and take-a-break tools are genuinely available to players - not just described in terms and conditions.

A Tier 2 Surface Audit covers publicly visible compliance only. Surface audits run daily across all 173 current signatories. Full audits are conducted monthly, or immediately upon request for OCSA-registered operators.

Continuous monitoring since January 2026

Since January 2026, OCSA has run automated daily lightweight scans across all 173 DCMS Code signatories, checking for visible references to the DCMS Voluntary Code on each operator's public website - a specific requirement under clause 3.4 of the Code, which requires signatories to publish all measures they have in place to demonstrate compliance. In the absence of such publicly available evidence, members of the public will only assume that there has been no progress toward compliance.

These scans have been used to identify operators for more targeted full and surface audits and to monitor the sector's visible compliance activity ahead of the May 2026 deadline.

All scores represent a snapshot taken on the date shown and should not be taken as an indicator of an operator's current compliance status. The sector is actively working towards the May 2026 deadline, and positions change frequently.

Operators scoring below 50% are anonymised. Only named operators have scored above the publication threshold and are included in the current list ,so the sector can recognise who is working hardest.

What your score means

Your score reflects what OCSA found when we looked - publicly visible compliance indicators measured against the DCMS Code checkpoints. A high score means your public-facing compliance is strong. It does not mean you are OCSA certified.

If you'd like to know exactly why your score is what it is - and how to improve it - that is what OCSA certification is for. A full Tier 1 audit identifies precisely where your gaps are and how to close them. Once you're compliant, your compliance score updates, your status changes, and you can display the OCSA Certified badge. Once certified, your monthly fees cover all future daily, weekly, and monthly scans, keeping your compliance record and your score up to date, unless your subscription lapses.

Until then, your current score is what the sector sees.

Find out about OCSA certification →

Has your compliance position improved?

If you have made changes to your site since your last audit and believe your score should be higher, you can request a fresh surface scan. We will re-run our audit and update your score if the changes are confirmed.

To request a fresh scan, email compliance@ocsa.org.uk with:

• Your operator name and website URL

• What changes you have made since your last audit

• Any account-level controls you would like us to note -- such as spend limits, take-a-break tools, marketing breaks, or account suspension options

Note: a fresh surface scan updates your publicly visible compliance score only. Full Tier 1 account-level verification is available exclusively to OCSA-registered operators.

Not on the list?

If you are a DCMS signatory and cannot find your listing, contact compliance@ocsa.org.uk, and we will add you to the audit schedule.

About this table data

These findings represent OCSA's independent assessment against the DCMS Voluntary Code of Good Practice. They are not DCMS findings. OCSA is an independent body and is not affiliated with DCMS.

If you believe your score is factually incorrect, contact compliance@ocsa.org.uk. We will review and respond promptly.

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