Betting & Gaming

22 Jul 2013

Gambling Commission - Test Purchase Operations Warning

The Gambling Commission has today announced that their test purchasing programme is set to continue across England and Wales during the next few months. The Commission will work in conjunction with a group of local authorities across England and ...

25 Jun 2013

Triennial Review Of Stake And Prize Limits On Gaming Machines

The Gambling Commission have provided a formal advice to the Secretary of State on the triennial review of stakes and prize limits on gaming machines (“the triennial”). The primary concern is the potential impact of any changes in sta...

18 Jun 2013

Gambling: Paddy Power wins betting licence refusal appeal

Paddy Power has been successful in its appeal over Newham Council's refusal to issue a betting premises licence at 297 Green Lane, Upton Park, Hackney.  The decision (although not binding) will no doubt have repercussions with regards allowin...

21 May 2013

Unlawful Gaming Machines - Successful Prosecution

  The Gambling Commission have issued a number of press releases surrounding action on use of illegal gaming machines. In one instance this has led to the successful prosecution relating to a pub in Ashford by Spelthorne Borough Council...

29 Apr 2013

Gambling - Commission fine Bookmaker for betting in pubs

The Gambling Commission has imposed an £8,000 financial penalty on Celtic Racing (Credit Betting) Limited (“Celtic”), a licensed bookmaker, who persisted in operating betting in pubs in South West Wales. As reported, Celtic kn...

28 Mar 2013

Revised Gambling Codes of Practice

  The Gambling Commission has recently issued a  consolidated codes of practice, the Commission issue codes of practice under section 24 of the Gambling Act 2005, about the manner in which facilities for gambling are provided&...