Betting & Gaming
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...
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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...
Gambling - Commission publish new rules on to tackle crime linked to gambling
The Gambling Commission have today announced new requirements to “prevent crime associated with gambling” The new requirements are said to be coming into force later this year and as part of the changes operators will be required to ...
Gaming - Local Risk Assessments
Following on from our article of 9th February, regarding the introduction of Local Risk Assessments for Gambling Operators. Updates to the social responsibility code which came into force on 6th April require Licensees to assess the local risks t...