Betting & Gaming

16 Jun 2016

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...

15 Jun 2016

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...

01 Jun 2016

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...

27 May 2016

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...

06 May 2016

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 ...

19 Apr 2016

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...