Betting & Gaming
Gambling - In-play (in-running) betting position paper published
The Gambling Commission have just updated their position on ‘in-play’ betting to reflect changes in the market, technological advances and our experience in regulating the industry. In-play betting (or in-running or live betting as it...
Gambling - Commission issue 'crane' machine reminder
Operators are being reminded by the Gambling Commission that crane grab machines must follow gambling rules and regulations. They are not automatically exempt from gambling control. The reminder follows a series of cases in which crane grab ...
Gambling - Proposals for Commission fees from April 2017 - final reminder
As previously reported in our article 'Gambling - Proposals for changes to Commission Fees', the Gambling Commission and Department of Culture Media and Sport have previously published a joint consultation on proposed changes to Gambling Fees with...
Gambling - Revised Licence conditions and codes of Practice - Published
The Gambling Commission have recently published a revised Licence conditions and codes of practice (LCCP) which shall take effect on 31st October 2016. The revision follow earlier consultations carried out by the Commission. In 2015 the Ga...
Gambling - Commission Annual Report published
The Gambling Commission’s annual report and accounts for 2015/16 has been released. It is available here: 'Gambling Commission - Annual Report & Financial Statements 2015/16' in publishing the report the GC commented that:...
Gambling - Responses to gaming machine consultations published
We have previously reported upon the Gambling Commission’s consultation concerning where gaming machines should be played. The consultation window closed on 22nd February and the Commission have now published a summary of the responses rece...
Gambling - Proposals for changes to Commission Fees
The Gambling Commission and Department of Culture Media and Sport have published a joint consultation on proposed changes to Gambling Fees. A Link to the Gambling Commission release on this subject can be found here. Some of the main point...