Betting & Gaming

03 Aug 2016

Gambling - Revised Licence conditions and codes of Practice - Published

The Gambling Commission have recently published a revised Licence conditions and codes of practice (LCCP)  which shall take effect on 31st October 2016. The revision follow earlier consultations carried out by the Commission. In 2015 the Ga...

15 Jul 2016

Gambling - Commission Annual Report published

The Gambling Commission’s annual report and accounts for 2015/16 has been released.   It is available here: 'Gambling Commission - Annual Report & Financial Statements 2015/16' in publishing the report the GC  commented that:...

12 Jul 2016

Gambling - Responses to gaming machine consultations published

We have previously reported upon the Gambling Commission’s consultation concerning where gaming machines should be played. The consultation window closed on 22nd February and the Commission have now published a summary of the responses rece...

11 Jul 2016

Gambling - Proposals for changes to Commission Fees

The Gambling Commission and Department of Culture Media and Sport have published a joint consultation on proposed changes to Gambling Fees. A Link to the Gambling Commission release on this subject  can be found here. Some of the main point...

07 Jul 2016

Gambling - Code of practice for gaming machines in clubs and premises with an alcohol licence

A (possibly timely) reminder for licensed premises which have provision of facilities for gaming machine gambling in accordance with club gaming, club machine and alcohol licensed premises permits. There is Gambling Commission Guidance in place w...

05 Jul 2016

Gambling - Commission release gambling statistics

The Gambling Commission has just published figures in relation to the British Gambling Industry. These provide an update on the last figures published in November 2015. Some interesting findings are detailed as follows: “£12.6bn- Tot...