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12 June 2023

Gambling Commission updates AML guidance

On 7 June 2023, the Gambling Commission published a further revision of the fifth edition of the prevention of money...

Adam Russell

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1 June 2023

White Paper Series: Gambling Ombudsman – a new approach to consumer redress

One of the cornerstone proposals of the White Paper is the formation of an independent non-statutory ombudsman to improve consumer...

Bahar Alaeddini

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31 May 2023

White Paper Series: “Hurry up and wait”

As the dust settles (at least temporarily) following the publication of the White Paper, we have “take time to think”...

John Hagan

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19 May 2023

Summary of first-ever inquiry into crime linked to gambling

Background The Howard League for Penal Reform (“Howard League”), which is the oldest penal reform charity in the UK, launched...

Adam Russell

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18 May 2023

International Association of Gaming Advisors’ 40th Annual Gaming Summit hosted in Belfast

The International Association of Gaming Advisors (“IAGA”) is delighted to host the 40th annual International Gaming Summit at the Culloden...

Harris Hagan

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17 May 2023

White Paper Series: The End of the Beginning VIXIO Webinar

On 16 May 2023, Bahar Alaeddini appeared as a panellist on a VIXIO GamblingCompliance webinar titled “The End of the...

Harris Hagan

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16 May 2023

Reporting of Deaths by Suicide: consequence and practical implementation

The Gambling Commission’s consultation on three changes it proposes to make to its Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (the...

David Whyte

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28 April 2023

Gambling Commission Advice to Government

The Gambling Commission has published its advice to Government (the “Advice”), as part of the review of the Gambling Act 2005...

Harris Hagan

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27 April 2023

Long-Awaited Gambling White Paper Published

The long-awaited High Stakes: Gambling Reform for the Digital Age (the “White Paper”) has been published today, nearly 30 months...

Harris Hagan

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22 March 2023

Getting it right: how to comply with the “strong appeal” test when using sports personalities to advertise sports betting

Nearly half a year has passed since the introduction of the “strong appeal” test for gambling advertisements in the United...

Gemma Boore

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