Scottish licensing update
ArticlesDavid Clifton and Jack Cummins (of Hill Brown in Glasgow) focus on topical licensing issues in Scotland
David Clifton and Jack Cummins (of Hill Brown in Glasgow) focus on topical licensing issues in Scotland
Suzanne Davies has successfully secured a 24 hours premises licence for Odeon Cinemas’ brand new 11-screen cinema at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes due to open on 27 February
Suzanne Davies reports some good news for those operating pubs and bars (and other licensed premises) worried about the potential for noise complaints from occupiers of newly built residences next door
Having analysed data from the social gaming industry in order to better assess the likely size and impact of the potential risks present in social gaming, the Gambling Commission has concluded it does not consider that there is a persuasive case to move from the “watching brief” stance it has adopted to date. See our summary and […]
Accompanied by a message that “Britain’s gambling industry can do much more to make gambling safe”, the Gambling Commission has published: a document entitled “Strengthening social responsibility” (that you can download below) setting out proposed amendments to the social responsibility provisions in its Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice for all operators, and updated […]
David Clifton explains how a recent High Court decision clarifies when licensed premises are “associated with” serious crime or disorder
Gambling operators licensed by the Gambling Commission must disclose information to customers about whether customer funds are protected, the level of such protection and the method by which this is achieved and follow the Commission’s published rating system in their disclosure to customers. By today 2 February 2015, the information had to be made available to the […]
Suzanne Davies summarises how relevant provisions of the newly published Powers of Entry Code of Practice could affect your pub or bar business.
ICE Totally Gaming, the biggest UK event in gambling – Betting, Bingo, Casino, Lottery, Mobile, Online, Social, Sports Betting and Street – is taking place at ExCel London on 3, 4 & 5 February 2015. We would love to meet up with old friends, our clients and prospective new clients alike, so please let us know […]
The Gambling Commission has published an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Directive update, explaining that gambling operators will have to ensure that they use ADR entities approved by the Commission once the Directive is implemented (which will occur by July 2015). The Commission states that it will be providing further information on the timetable and process for approving […]