Betting & Gaming
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...
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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...
Primary Gambling Activity in Betting Offices...a victory for certain operators
Primary gambling activity particularly in Betting Offices has long been an area of dispute between certain operators and the Gambling Commission. A recent decision by a High Court Judge sitting in the General Regulatory Chamber of the first tier t...
Gambling Commission encourage Licensing Authorities to think for themselves
We recently reported the outcome of an Appeal by Paddy Power for new betting premises in Newham. The Paddy Power application became a vehicle for discussion regarding gaming machines available in betting premises, in particular category B2 (&lsqu...
Gambling Commission - Test Purchase Operations Warning
The Gambling Commission has today announced that their test purchasing programme is set to continue across England and Wales during the next few months. The Commission will work in conjunction with a group of local authorities across England and ...