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Gaming Machine Stakes Increase - probably - for some!

- 06 June 2011

  We understand that the much lobbied for and awaited increase in stakes for certain gaming Machines (Category B3) is to be placed before parliament tomorrow (7th June). It is expected that the changes proposed will be as follows;   An increase in the stake for B3s from £1 to £2...

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Machine Games Duty - consultation

- 26 May 2011

  HM Treasury yesterday announced a consultation on their proposals to introduce a new “Machine Games Duty” (MGD) on the net takings from the playing of machine games.  MGD will replace both Amusement Machine Licence Duty (AMLD) and VAT. In December 2010 the Government announced...

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New inquiry into Gambling

- 24 May 2011

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee has just launched a new inquiry into gambling and specifically the impact of the Gambling Act 2005. This follows on from the Gambling Prevalence Study 2010 which was published in February 2011. At this stage the Committee is inviting written submissions concerning...

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Updated Advice on Club Machine/Gaming Permits

- 11 April 2011

The Gambling Commission has released their second edition of “Advice to Licensing Authorities on Club Gaming Permits and Club Machine Permits”. The Advice expands the previous 2008 version with a whole section dedicated to Club Gaming Permits providing information on factors to consider...

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