The Gambling Commission has today (29 April 2021) announced an interim suspension of the Remote Casino and Bingo operating licence held by Nektan (Gibraltar) Limited. At the present time, the remote Game Host (Casino), Game Host (Bingo) and Gambling Software licence held by Nektan UK Limited appears to remain active. The Commission’s announcement reads as […]
Today, 27 April 2021, Samaritans has published its first best practice guidance for the gambling industry to help gambling businesses understand and adopt practical steps to prevent gambling-related suicide. Entitled “Reducing the risk of gambling related suicide” the guidance can be downloaded below. Introducing its guidance, Samaritans states as follows on its website: Research has […]
In this month’s ‘Licensing Expert’ article for SBC News entitled “Gambling can’t hide from its spotlight” (that you can download below), David Clifton comments on last week’s DCMS announcement of an independent review into the collapse of Football Index. Crucially, that review will include an assessment of the decisions and actions of the Gambling Commission. […]
For many years, we have been pleased to advise the organisers of the Isle of Wight Festival on licensing and regulatory matters. During 2020, the widespread cancellation of UK music festivals – including the Isle of Wight Festival – due to the COVID-19 pandemic was accompanied by experts’ predictions that large gatherings for music events […]
On 15 March 2021, we reported on the sudden unexpected departure of Neil McArthur from his position as Chief Executive of the Gambling Commission. As we explained at that time: McArthur was leaving before an interim replacement CEO had been appointed and the appointment of a permanent replacement would not take place until after a […]
On 15 April 2021, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Robert Jenrick MP, wrote a letter to Chief Executives and leaders of local authorities in England on how they should apply measures for reopening outdoor hospitality safely. In that letter (that you can download below) he stated: Among the restrictions eased […]
The Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM) is a national charity with a social purpose to inform, educate, safeguard and build digital resilience amongst young and vulnerable people, “helping them to make informed decisions and understand the consequences around gambling and gaming”. YGAM has published the evidence that it has submitted to the Department […]
In December 2020, we reported the UK Government’s decision to raise the minimum age for playing the National Lottery from 16 to 18 from no later than October 2021. It has now been confirmed that the above change will come into force on 22 April 2021. An announcement to this effect on the National Lottery […]
On 14 April 2021 the Government updated its “COVID-19 enforcement powers for local authorities” Guidance, reflecting changes made by The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Steps) (England) Regulations 2021 that came into force on 29 March 2021. It sets out enforcement powers for local authorities to enforce COVID-secure regulations, including against venues in the hospitality, gambling and […]
Subscribers to EGR Intel can access here a pay-gated article entitled “Pressure situation: The under-fire UK Gambling Commission feels the strain”, that includes comments by David Clifton and others in relation to the following issue: “The high-profile collapse of Football Index has led to accusations that the UKGC was ‘asleep at the wheel’. But where does […]
