Betting & Gaming
Gambling Commission Guidance on changes to Regulatory returns published
The Gambling Commission has published guidance on the changes to regulatory returns that will be coming into effect from April 2018. Please note this guidance is relevant to all returns due from April 2018. The Gambling Commission state as...
Gambling - Consultation on proposals for changes to Gaming Machines and Social Responsibility Measures
Last year the Government launched a review of gaming machines and social responsibility measures which commenced with a call for evidence. This morning the DCMS published a consultation covering proposals relating to: Maximum stakes and prizes f...
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Gambling - When does gamesmanship become cheating?
The Supreme Court today delivered their judgment in the case of Ivey v Genting Casinos (UK) Ltd t/a Crockfords dismissing Mr Ivey’s appeal on the grounds that his actions were dishonest and he had attempted to cheat the Casino. Mr...
Gambling - Industry Group for Responsible Gambling updates advertising code
The Industry Group for Responsible Gaming (IGRC) Has released an updated 3rd edition of their Code of practice for socially responsible advertising, which will come into effect this year. IGRC is made up of the five trade association, which repres...
Gaming - Responsible Gaming Week 2017 - Starts Today!
Responsible Gambling Week starts today. It is a national, cross-industry initiative to promote responsible gambling, running until 18th October. This is the first year of the campaign, and the theme is “Let’s Talk Abou...
Gaming - Labour propose statutory Levy on Gambling industry
In his speech to the Party Conference today the deputy Labour Leader, Tom Watson, will propose the introduction of a statutory levy on the Gambling Industry. Currently a voluntary donation equivalent to 0.1% of gross gambling yield is deeme...
Gambling Commission lottery consultation drawing to a close
Those wishing to comment upon the Gambling Commissions’ consultation regarding society lotteries have until the 30th September 2017. The Commission is seeking views on changes that will make it easier for consumers to understand where ...
Gaming - Remote gambling and software technical standards updates 1st October
Remote gambling and software technical standards details the specific technical standards and the security requirements that licensed remote gambling operators and gambling software operators need to meet. It comprises: Technical standards Secur...