The Gambling Commission has published a new version of its Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice, including the changes from recent consultations. It does not come into effect until 31 October 2016. It can be downloaded below. The Commission has commented on the new changes as follows: “We think that the most effective regulatory approach is […]

We are delighted to announce that, acting on behalf of our clients Redcomb Pubs Limited, we have successfully obtained for them the grant of a new premises licence in Merchant Square, Paddington, London for their new Lockhouse brand.

The Gambling Commission has published on its “AML: Latest anti-money laundering news” webpage the following update on the 4th Anti-Money Laundering Directive: “On the 5 June 2015, the 4th Anti-Money Laundering Directive was formally adopted. The 4th Directive allows Member States to exempt gambling sectors on the basis of proven low risk posed by the nature […]

David Clifton and Suzanne Davies, together with Roy Ramm of Extrayard Limited, are jointly presenting three sessions entitled Future Shock – Money Laundering, Data Protection and Responsible Gambling on 15 September 2016, the first day of SBC Events’ inaugural Betting on Sports conference, that builds on the success of the highly successful Betting on Football events, at which both David and Suzanne […]

On 19 July, David Clifton was in the audience at the RSA in London for a speech given by Philip Graf, as he comes towards the end of his five year term as Chairman of the Gambling Commission. His speech was introduced by Matthew Taylor, Chief Executive of the RSA. Entitled “Gambling: Getting the Balance […]

Following a consultation in May 2016, the Gambling Commission has decided that, with effect from autumn 2016, the requirement to assess money laundering risk will be extended to non-remote lottery licence holders. The Commission’s response to that consultation can be downloaded below.