Betting & Gaming

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...

16 Jun 2016

Gambling - Betfred agree settlement with Gambling Commission

Following Paddy Power’s settlement with the Commission in February the Gambling Commission has reported that Betfed (Petfre (Gibraltar) Ltd t/a Betfred.com) have become the latest high street name to admit failings in its operations. &ldquo...

16 Jun 2016

Gambling - Licensing day of action - Inspection Templates

The Institute of Licensing (IoL) will be holding its first annual ‘lLicensing Awareness Week’ from the 20th to 24th June (in part) in conjunction with the Gambling Commission. The 21st June has been entitled “Gambling and Gaming...

16 Jun 2016

Gambling - Money Laundering Guidance issued

The Gambling Commission have now issued a short leaflet regarding money laundering within the Gaming industry.  Although aimed at Licensing Officers and Local Police as a guide for enforcement authorities it does include a summary of Operator...

15 Jun 2016

Gambling - B2 Gaming Machines - Proposed Restrictions

On 14th June 2016, the Bishop of Bristol (on behalf of the Bishop of St Albans), introduced a Bill to the House of Lords to make provision for licensing authorities to restrict the number of Category B2 gaming machines which may be autho...

01 Jun 2016

Gambling - Consultation on digital advertising

On the 9th May the Gambling Commission launched a consultation on the proposed wording of a new licence condition entitled “Placing digital adverts responsibly”. It is intended that the final condition(s), which deals with the placing...