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ArticlesDavid Clifton weighs up the repercussions on the pub and bar industry of the Conservative General Election success
Gambling Commission briefing note on the national online self-exclusion scheme
ArticlesThe Gambling Commission is introducing a new social responsibility LCCP requirement that the majority of online gambling operators participate in a national online self-exclusion scheme. It has recently published a briefing note on the progress of that scheme. A forthcoming consultation will be informed by views on the content of the note which should be sent to c.scheme@gamblingcommission.gov.uk
European Parliament approves 4th Anti-money Laundering Directive
ArticlesFinal agreement on the fourth Anti-money Laundering Directive will ensure that for the first time the online gambling sector will be subject to one set of AML rules in the whole of the European Union
Gambling Commission publishes analysis of trends in gambling behaviour
ArticlesThe Gambling Commission has published analysis of trends in gambling behaviour for 2008-2014. The report found that whilst there has been a significant increase in remote gambling participation, there has been a decrease in participation in National Lottery draws, FOBTs and fruit/slot machines
15 minus 12 equals three more for TEN
ArticlesSuzanne Davies focuses on Temporary Event Notices with an increase in the number of TENs per premises coming into force next January.
Social responsibility amendments to the LCCP and RTS
NewsThe Gambling Commission has published a summary (that can be downloaded below) referring to: the key changes set out in the revised Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice, following consultation on a range of social responsibility measures. The changes come into effect from 8 May 2015; the summary also includes some further minor points of clarification and […]
SBC News: General Election increasing political pressure on FOBTs
ArticlesWith the General Election just days away, David Clifton’s regular monthly feature for SBC News focuses on what the major political parties have to say about Fixed Odds Betting Terminals, which have become the main breadwinner for very many betting shops.