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Taxation and Gaming Machines - HMRC - v - Rank Group PLC - Developments
In October two decisions were handed down concerning the taxation of certain gaming machines which has been the subject of lengthy litigation between the HMRC and the Rank Group PLC. The cases are referred to as Slots 1 and Slots 2 and deal ...
Gambling - Commission Statement on anti-money laundering and social responsibility controls
The Gambling Commission have published a public statement following a recent engagement with Ladbrokes regarding a number of compliance and policy matters. The statement headed "Important lessons for the Gambling industry on anti-money laundering ...
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Gaming - Triennial Review - update
We have periodically kept you updated on the latest review of stakes and prizes for gaming machines. For our most recent article see the link here: Gaming - Triennial News. News reaches us that subject to parliamentary approval and no objection f...
Scotland - Paisley licence suspension overturned
The suspension of a Premises Licence by the Renfrewshire Licensing Board for a “corrective purpose” has been overturned by the Paisley Sheriff Court. In the case in question, Nelson v Renfrewshire Licensing Board, the Designated Premi...
Milton Keynes - Late Night Levy - No, Yes, No
Milton Keynes Council last night rejected the proposed adoption of a Late Night Levy. The licensing sub-committee had initially rejected the proposal at a meeting but subsequently the full licensing committee approved the proposal. Last nig...
Lambeth Council - EMRO consultation launched
Lambeth Council’s licensing policy consultation period, previously reported here, recently ended on 7 October 2013. The Council has now launched another consultation, this time considering the implementation of an Early Morning Restriction ...
Woking - EMRO and late night levy rejected
Last night, the Licensing Committee at Woking Council resoundingly voted against implementation of an EMRO or Late Night Levy (9:2). The Licensing Committee concluded that an EMRO would deter local business development and would o...
Warrington - EMRO consultation rejected
Last night Warrington's Licensing Committee considered a motion to commence a consultation in respect of EMRO within an area covered by the Borough Council. The Licensing Committee unanimously voted against entering into a consultation and...