The Gambling Commission regulates gambling in the
public interest. It does so by keeping crime out of gambling, by ensuring that
gambling is conducted fairly and openly, and by protecting children and
vulnerable people from being harmed or exploited by gambling. The Commission
also provides independent advice to government on gambling in Britain.
Gambling
Commission Chooses Atos Origin to Implement Licence CRM Systems
UNITED KINGDOM (August 20, 2008) -- Atos Origin has won a
new contract with Great Britain's Gambling Commission to implement the IT
systems that support the Commission's licensing and compliance work for
arcades, betting shops, bingo halls, casinos, gaming machine suppliers and
lotteries, as well as British-based gambling websites.............Subscribers
UK
Gambling Commission Annual Report and Accounts, and Industry Statistics
2007/08 BIRMINGHAM, UK (July 17, 2008) -- This
report
and accounts covers the Commission's activity for 2007/08 - under the
Gaming Act 1968 and, from 1 September 2007, under the Gambling Act 2005 (the
2005 Act). The 2005 Act covers betting, remote gambling and arcades for the
first time, in addition to casinos, bingo, lotteries and gaming
machines....................Subscribers
Consultations on the Limits on Society Lottery Proceeds and
Prizes Held by DCMS and the Gambling Commission BIRMINGHAM,
UK (July 17, 2008) -- The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and
the Gambling Commission have released separate consultations on the limits on
society lottery proceeds and prizes. DCMS has launched a three month
consultation on a proposal to...............Subscribers
DCMS
to Consult on Charity Lottery Limits UNITED KINGDOM (July
23, 2008) -- Charities and local community groups that run lotteries are being
urged to participate in two consultations, in order to determine both the
amount of money that can be raised and the amount that can be given away as the
top prize...............Subscribers
TLC
Wins Law Change to Allow Super Draw BIRMINGHAM, UK (July 22
2008) -- Charity lottery TLC has successfully lobbied for an amendment to
legislation that prevented it from linking with other charity lotteries to
create a national Super Draw...............Subscribers
Gambling Commission Releases Approved
List UNITED KINGDOM (July 2008) The UK Gambling
Commission has published an updated list of test houses that are approved or
provisionally approved to test compliance against the Commission's
technical
standards and requirements.....................Subscribers
Charities Given Society Lottery Jackpot Boost
LONDON, UK (July 16, 2008) -- Plans to double jackpot and
proceeds limits for charity lotteries were announced by Minister for Sport
Gerry Sutcliffe today................Subscribers
UK
Gambling Commission Swoops On Unlicensed
Machines BIRMINGHAM, UK (June 12, 2008) -- The UK Gambling
Commission has seized a number of gaming machines in a multi-agency operation
in Oldham...............Subscribers
UK
Gambling Commission Spotlights In-Running Betting
Concerns BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom (May 16, 2008)
The UK Gambling Commission released an issues paper on in-running
betting on 14 May 2008..................Subscribers
Gambling Commission Publishes Second Consultation on the Review
of Research, Education and Treatment BIRMINGHAM, United
Kingdom (May 16, 2008) -- On May 9, 2008 the UK Gambling Commission published
the second consultation on the Review of Research, Education and
Treatment................Subscribers
Contributions Invited to Cashless Technologies in Gambling
Review UK (June 13, 2008) The UK Gambling Commission
has contracted Dr Jonathan Parke from University of Salford to undertake a
literature review of cashless technologies, especially where these have been
used................Subscribers
Director of Monitoring and Enforcement to Leave Commission in
July 2008 BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom (May 2, 2008) -- Andrew
Lyman, a Director at the Gambling Commission, will be leaving shortly to take
up a senior executive role with the Association of British
Bookmakers.................Subscribers
Gambling Commission E-Bulletin Issue
53 BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom (April 18, 2008) -- The
fortnightly bulletin from the UK Gambling Commission................Subscribers
Gambling Commission
E-Bulletin Issue 52 BIRMINGHAM, UK (April 4, 2008)
-- Welcome to the fortnightly email bulletin from the UK Gambling Commission
(the Commission)..................Subscribers
Gambling Commission
Chairmans Speech to the ABB AGM LONDON, UK (March 4,
2008) -- The UK Gambling Commission's Chairman, Brian Pomeroy, made a speech to
the ABB AGM in London on 4 March 2008 detailing our planned activity for the
coming year................Subscribers
Gambling Commission
Notice - Facilitating Betting in Pubs and Clubs is Illegal
UNITED KINGDOM (March 6, 2008) -- Bookmakers, publicans and club officials
are being warned by the Gambling Commission that commercial betting is not
allowed in pubs, clubs or similar licensed premises...............Subscribers
Gambling Commission
Announce Appointment of Legal Advisers BIRMINGHAM, UK
(January 29, 2008) -- The UK Gambling Commission has completed a review of its
legal panel, with Brodies, Gregory Rowcliffe Milners and Wragge & Co being
appointed to act as its external legal advisers until December
2010...............Subscribers
CAST, First Organization
in the UK to Gain Approval from the Gambling Commission to Test Gaming Machines
for Legal Compliance LIVERPOOL, UK (January 9, 2008) --
Bangor University's Centre for Advanced Software Technologies (CAST Ltd) has
become the first organisation in the UK to gain approval from the Gambling
Commission to test gaming machines for legal compliance................Subscribers
UK
Gambling Commission E-bulletin BIRMINGHAM, United
Kingdom (December 28, 2007) -- The UK Gambling Commission publishes a
fortnightly electronic bulletin containing all the latest news from the
Commission and DCMS, notifications of approaching consultation deadlines, and
publication announcements..............Subscribers
Commission Issues
Updated Guidance on Prize Competitions and Free Draws
LONDON, UK (November 2, 2007) -- Updated guidance on where the boundary
lies between lotteries, prize competitions and free draws under the provisions
in the Gambling Act 2005 is published today by the Gambling
Commission.................Subscribers
The Gambling Commission
Publishes Statistics on Participation in Remote Gambling
LONDON, United Kingdom (October 24, 2007) -- The Gambling Commission today
publishes the latest figures from a quarterly statistical series that provides
a snapshot of participation by adults in remote gambling, including online
gambling, in Britain............Subscribers
Integrity in Sports
Betting Position Paper LONDON, UK (October 4, 2007)
The UK Gambling Commission today calls for increased co-operation between
licensed betting operators and sports governing bodies to promote the integrity
of British sports betting...................Read
the full story at: Vol.41 No.3
Nick Tofiluk joins the
Gambling Commission LONDON, UK (October 1, 2007) -- Nick
Tofiluk will join the Gambling Commission on 5 November 2007 as the new
Director of Operations................Subscribers
British Gambling
Prevalence Survey 2007 - 'Surprise' Over Gambling Figures
LONDON, UK (September 19, 2007) -- A report released by the Gambling
Commission today reveals that problem gambling has not increased over the last
eight years, despite widespread speculation to the contrary. The British
Gambling Prevalence Survey 2007 provides data on gambling participation by the
British public..............Subscribers
Gambling Commission
Takes on New Responsibilities and Powers Under New Gambling Act
LONDON, United Kingdom (August 31, 2007) -- Big changes are in store for
Britains £91 billion* gambling industry, when on Saturday 1
September the Gambling Commission takes on new responsibilities and powers
under the Gambling Act 2005.............Subscribers
UK Gambling Commission
Releases Annual Report and Accounts 2006-7 UNITED KINGDOM
(July 11, 2007) -- The first full year's activity of the Gambling Commission is
detailed in its 2006/07 Annual Report and Accounts was published on 11 July
2007.......................Subscribers
Gambling Commission
Publishes Guidance on Free Draws and Prize
Competitions LONDON, United Kingdom (June 29, 2007) -- The
Gambling Commission today publishes guidance under the Gambling Act 2005 on the
distinction between prize competitions and free draws on the one hand, and
lotteries on the other. ...............................Subscribers
New Guidelines For TV
Quiz Shows -- The Gambling Commission Publishes Responses To Advertising
Messages Consultation LONDON, UK (June 29, 2007) -- The
Gambling Commission today publishes the responses to its consultation on
gambling advertisements and their impact on responsible gambling which calls on
gambling operators to demonstrate their commitment to social responsibility in
advertising and sponsorship.......................Subscribers
Gambling Commission
Board Strengthened by Social Responsibility Experts LONDON,
UK (June 20, 2006) -- Rachel Lampard and Lord McIntosh have been appointed to
the Board of the Gambling Commission, Tessa Jowell, Secretary of State for
Culture, Media and Sport.............................Subscribers

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