Gambling - Proposed amendments to licence conditions and codes of practice for all operators (LCCP)

The Gambling Commission have issued a consultation document relating to proposed changes to the LCCP.

The changes, designed to enhance consumer protection and improve gambling regulation, are set out in proposed amendments to the Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice and proposals for the protection of customer funds.

The majority of the amendments will affect gambling via websites or phones albeit there are a number of improvements – including some aspects of the proposals relating to protecting customer funds – that will affect premises-based gambling operators.

The areas for change include;

• the handing of complaints & disputes
• Better cooperation with the Commission 
• To embed the licensing objectives into LCCP'.
• Make everyone aware of potential future changes
• Clarify primary activity and the use of EBT's in LBO's
• Alignment with Anti Money Laundering Regulations

The full consultation document can be found clicking here.

The closing date for the consultation process is December 4th 2013, with a 2014 implementation.  However, the majority of changes are expected to be implemented at the earliest in April 2014.

It should also be noted that the Commission will also be hosting two formal workshops at its office in Birmingham on the 18^th October (for the non-remote sector) and 25 October (remote) in order to discuss the proposals set out in the consultations.

We shall of course keep you updated as to any developments.