Ladbrokes Coral Review a Conflict Of Interest, Say MPs Ladbrokes Coral review a conflict of interest, say MPs MPs have actually criticised a Betting Commission decision to let the owner of Ladbrokes and Coral lead an evaluation of online wagering for VIP customers. Carolyn Harris, chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Gambling Related Harm, called it "a conflict of interest and woefully naive". Gamblers with VIP status get some free bets and special deals as rewards for wagering high stakes. Betting huge GVC has been asked to examine how VIP plans operate. Conservative MP Sir Iain Duncan Smith, who likewise sits on the APPG for Gambling Related Harm, said it was a "unusual" decision by the Gambling Commission (GC). He stated: "The Gambling Commission requires to be reformed. This truly does reveal you where the thinking has gone totally wrong. It's like putting the mafia in charge of looking into organised crime." The GVC-led working group will take a look at how rewards such as hospitality and gifts are provided, especially in connection with VIP programs, and whether they abide by licensing goals to make gambling fairer and much safer. 'Relentless' pressure The GC's move comes regardless of the regulator fining Ladbrokes Coral ₤ 5.9 m in 2019 for failing to safeguard susceptible individuals betting large amounts. Michelle, from Surrey, informed Radio 4's You and Yours that she started gambling at a demanding time when she was looking after her mom with dementia. Michelle, who did not desire to disclose her complete name, was made a VIP by a number of sites, consisting of Ladbrokes and Coral. VIP bettors are frequently designated a VIP supervisor who remains in routine contact. She said: "You would be called quite a lot, I've got various e-mails that say, 'If you continue to dip into this level, you will become a faithful client.