Archive | October, 2017

Industry must take stock after warning letter from the UKGC

David Clifton warns in a Totally Gaming news item (that can be downloaded below) “public trust in the gambling industry will have been further eroded” after the UK regulatory and licensing stakeholders issued a joint letter to online gambling operators, condemning any adverts that could be “appealing to minors”. David is quoted as saying: “Recipients of the letter should take […]

What to do if you received that letter …..

In light of the news that has broken on Friday and over the weekend, David Clifton follows up his monthly SBC News Licensing Expert article of last week with an article containing guidance on the steps that should be taken by remote gambling operators who have received the letter written collectively by the Gambling Commission, […]

Unprecedented joint action to prevent gambling ads appealing to children

The Gambling Commission, the Committee of Advertising Practice, the Advertising Standards Authority and the Remote Gambling Association  have joined forces to send a letter to holders of operating licences granted by the Gambling Commission, advising them to amend or remove immediately any advertisements on their websites or in third party media that are: likely to appeal […]

Be mindful of protecting children

In this month’s “Licensing Expert” article (that can be downloaded below), David Clifton comments on recent newspaper allegations that children are being targeted by operators who use cartoon and storybook characters in their online gambling games. He warns that in view of the rising tides of public concern that now seem to drive gambling policy in Great Britain, it […]

Gambling Commission AML-related reminder to casino operators

Following publication of the Gambling Commission’s revised AML guidance for remote and non-remote casino operators, incorporating provisions in the new Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, it is reminding casino operators of the requirements under Regulation 21: to appoint an individual responsible for the nominated officer role and responsibilities […]

Responsible Gambling Week commences

All sectors of the gambling industry in Great Britain have joined together for the first ever national Responsible Gambling Week that will run from 12 – 18 October. Carrying the theme ‘Let’s Talk About Responsible Gambling’, and with more than 10,000 gambling venues and websites in Britain taking part, it has been welcomed by the Gambling Commission. More information […]