Betting & Gaming
Taxation and Gaming Machines - HMRC - v - Rank Group PLC - Developments
In October two decisions were handed down concerning the taxation of certain gaming machines which has been the subject of lengthy litigation between the HMRC and the Rank Group PLC. The cases are referred to as Slots 1 and Slots 2 and deal ...
Gambling - Commission Statement on anti-money laundering and social responsibility controls
The Gambling Commission have published a public statement following a recent engagement with Ladbrokes regarding a number of compliance and policy matters. The statement headed "Important lessons for the Gambling industry on anti-money laundering ...
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Gaming - Triennial Review - update
We have periodically kept you updated on the latest review of stakes and prizes for gaming machines. For our most recent article see the link here: Gaming - Triennial News. News reaches us that subject to parliamentary approval and no objection f...
Updated - Government Response to Triennial Review of Gaming Machine Stakes and Prizes
The Government has today issued a response to the consultation on proposals to change the maximum stakes and prizes for category B , C and D Gaming Machines. The full document can be viewed by following the link below but a summary of the main pr...
Gambling - Money Laundering and Social Resonsibility
News reaches us that the Gambling Commission have published statements in relation to two police investigations concerning moneylaundering in gambling premises. The Commission have stated: “following a police investigation the commis...
Gaming - Triennial News
We previously reported in June that The Gambling Commission had provided a formal advice to the Secretary of State on the triennial review of stakes and prize limits on gaming machines see our article 'Triennial Review Of Stake And Prize Limits On...
Test purchasing in Gambling premises
The Gambling Commission has recently undertaken a round of test purchasing in relation to under 18’s being in gambling licensed premises and playing gaming machines. The stated aim was to “remind licensed gambling operators of their r...
Gambling - Proposed amendments to licence conditions and codes of practice for all operators (LCCP)
The Gambling Commission have issued a consultation document relating to proposed changes to the LCCP. The changes, designed to enhance consumer protection and improve gambling regulation, are set out in proposed amendments to the Licence Con...