Betting & Gaming

25 Oct 2017

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...

17 Oct 2017

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...

12 Oct 2017

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...

26 Sep 2017

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...

19 Sep 2017

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 ...

19 Sep 2017

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...