Betting & Gaming
Gambling - Code of practice for gaming machines in clubs and premises with an alcohol licence
A (possibly timely) reminder for licensed premises which have provision of facilities for gaming machine gambling in accordance with club gaming, club machine and alcohol licensed premises permits. There is Gambling Commission Guidance in place w...
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Gambling - Betfred agree settlement with Gambling Commission
Following Paddy Power’s settlement with the Commission in February the Gambling Commission has reported that Betfed (Petfre (Gibraltar) Ltd t/a Betfred.com) have become the latest high street name to admit failings in its operations. &ldquo...
Gambling - Licensing day of action - Inspection Templates
The Institute of Licensing (IoL) will be holding its first annual ‘lLicensing Awareness Week’ from the 20th to 24th June (in part) in conjunction with the Gambling Commission. The 21st June has been entitled “Gambling and Gaming...
Gambling - Money Laundering Guidance issued
The Gambling Commission have now issued a short leaflet regarding money laundering within the Gaming industry. Although aimed at Licensing Officers and Local Police as a guide for enforcement authorities it does include a summary of Operator...
Gambling - B2 Gaming Machines - Proposed Restrictions
On 14th June 2016, the Bishop of Bristol (on behalf of the Bishop of St Albans), introduced a Bill to the House of Lords to make provision for licensing authorities to restrict the number of Category B2 gaming machines which may be autho...
Gambling - Consultation on digital advertising
On the 9th May the Gambling Commission launched a consultation on the proposed wording of a new licence condition entitled “Placing digital adverts responsibly”. It is intended that the final condition(s), which deals with the placing...
Gambling - Test Purchase Warning
The ALMR’s Amusement Machine Working Group are warning of further test purchase operations by the Gambling Commission concerning gaming machines in licensed venues. The need for proper staff training in this area, like alcohol sales and oth...