Betting & Gaming

10 Sep 2013

Primary Gambling Activity in Betting Offices...a victory for certain operators

Primary gambling activity particularly in Betting Offices has long been an area of dispute between certain operators and the Gambling Commission. A recent decision by a High Court Judge sitting in the General Regulatory Chamber of the first tier t...

26 Jul 2013

Gambling Commission encourage Licensing Authorities to think for themselves

We recently reported the outcome of an Appeal by Paddy Power for new betting premises in Newham. The Paddy Power application became a vehicle for discussion regarding gaming machines available in betting premises, in particular category B2 (&lsqu...

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...