Gambling - Gaming Machine enforcement activity - update

The Gambling Commission is reporting that a number of councils have recently taken action against operators who failed test purchase operations in relation to allowing under age persons access to gaming machines. Two were  in Blackpool in relation to arcades and led to a prosecution and additional conditions on the premises licences. Another was in relation an arcade in a  holiday park in the Hastings BC area which led to a caution and additional conditions being imposed on the premises licence. The report also refers to action taken by other Licensing Authorities around the country

The Gambling Commission report can be read here but it is a reminder to all operators of the importance of ensuring the licensing objectives and the law are upheld and that local authorities are in conjunction with the Gambling Commission are undertaking test purchase operations.