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14 Jan 2014

Gaming Machine Stakes and prizes increase at 00.01

We understand that the increase in stakes and prizes for certain gaming machines reported on in previous articles will take effect at 00.01 am on 15th January 2014. This is because no comments or objections were received to the proposal from Euro...

10 Jan 2014

Gambling - Fixed Odds Betting Terminal (FOBT) motion rejected in House of Commons

Last night, Labour's motion in the House of Commons calling for Councils to be given power to limit the number of category B2 Gaming Machines was rejected by 314 votes to 232.  The Government has announced that further measures to protect ga...

20 Dec 2013

Gambling Update - Health Survey for England 2012

Further to our earlier news article (click here) following the release by the Gambling Commission of the 'Health Survey for England (2012)' we would highlight the following points from the report which may be of interest: The sample size of 8,291...

19 Dec 2013

Leeds Lap Dancing Clubs seek Judicial Review

Following the adoption of legislation by Leeds City Council to regulate Sexual Entertainment Venues (SEVs) in 2012 seven premises were granted licences. The new powers gave Licensing Authorities for the first time the power to restict the number a...

18 Dec 2013

Gambling - Survey published showing participation levels in gambling for England

The Gambling Commission has today issued a press release which refers to the results of a survey into the levels of participation in Gambling in England. The press release can be found here, which will in turn lead you to the full survey itself. ...

17 Dec 2013

Cheltenham to introduce late-night levy

Cheltenham Borough Council has voted in favour of introducing a Late Night Levy which will come into effect from April 2014. The Council resolution has adopted the proposals previously submitted in the Consultation document: premises that are li...