Betting & Gaming
Gambling - New Consultation on Crime & Disorder and the LCCP
The Gambling Commission commenced yet another consultation on 30th September. This will run until 30th December and invites operators and members of the public to participate. The focus of the consultation is said to be on "improving practices to...
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Gaming Machines - 'Crane machines' - Commission Guidance issued
In July article 'Gaming machines and the possible re-designation of 'crane machines'' we reported on the possible re-designation of crane machines following the briefing by BACTA, full details of which can be viewed here The Gambling C...
Scotland - Gambling: Gaming Machines
Last week, in our article 'Scotland - Gambling: Fixed Odds Betting Terminals' we reported that the Scottish Parliament had commenced an inquiry to consider the level of control of Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs) which could have huge repercus...
Gaming machines and the possible re-designation of 'crane machines'
We are trying to get to the bottom of the implications for all this but we are aware of a recent briefing from BACTA on the apparent re-designation of crane machines which will or may impact on operators who have the relevant machines on thei...
Gambling: Taxation and Gaming Machines
In November 2013 we reported on two cases between HMRC and Rank Group PLC, full details of which can be viewed here in our article: "Taxation and Gaming Machines - HMRC - v - Rank Group PLC - Developments". The cases focused on two aspects ...
Gambling - Latest Industry Statistics published
The Gambling Commission has today published its latest set of Gambling Industry Statistics covering the period 1 April 2010 to 30 September 2014. The Industry statistics which are published twice a year provide the latest information on each indu...
Betting Shops - Change to Planning Classification
Shortly before Parliament went into Recess for the general election a number of legislative changes were passed. Included amongst the measures was the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Amendment) (England) Order 2015 which took effec...