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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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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...
Updated - Government Response to Triennial Review of Gaming Machine Stakes and Prizes
The Government has today issued a response to the consultation on proposals to change the maximum stakes and prizes for category B , C and D Gaming Machines. The full document can be viewed by following the link below but a summary of the main pr...