Gambling Commission e-bulletin issue 1

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I just received this today. If you haven't signed up please do so and -  Have your say!
I have not read the links yet but thought I'd post it here first so you can all get a look asap.





Welcome to the first in a series of email information bulletins from the Gambling Commission.

 

You have registered on our website to receive news and updates from us, and we will be issuing this e-bulletin at intervals to keep you up to date.

 

This issue contains the following items:

 

1. Licensing conditions and codes of practice

2. Transitional Arrangements from DCMS

3. Advertising guidelines

 

 

1. Gambling Commission publishes proposed new rules to govern gambling in Britain

 

The Gambling Commission has today published a draft of the new rules which will govern British gambling in future.

 

The new Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice are being introduced under the Gambling Act 2005. They are designed to secure the Act’s three objectives of keeping crime out of gambling, making sure gambling is fair and open and protecting children and vulnerable people from harm.

 

The changes will apply to casinos, bingo clubs, lotteries and gaming machines, as well as betting and online gambling which are being bought under the Gambling Commission’s jurisdiction for the first time.

 

Many of the new rules are intended to combat problem gambling. This is a major concern of the Commission, and alongside our Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice we have published an issues paper, which sets out the context and background to our approach.

 

For further information, and to download the licence conditions:

http://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/Client/news/pressrelease_detail.asp?id=12

 

2. Government consults on transitional arrangements for Gambling Act

 

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has published its proposals for the implementation of the Gambling Act from 1 September 2007. The transitional arrangements map out how the government proposes to move from the complex system of licences, permits and registrations under the current legislation, to the new system of regulation introduced by the Gambling Act 2005.

 

For further information on the transitional arrangements and submitting comments for the consultation:

http://www.culture.gov.uk/global/press_notices/archive_2006/dcms017-06.htm?properties=archive%5F2006%2C%2Fgambling%5Fand%5Fracing%2FQuickLinks%2Fpress%5Fnotices%2Fdefault%2C&month=

 

To download the transitional arrangements:

www.culture.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/D4B20FA2-C520-431A-9814-35298782108A/0/TransitionalarrangementsconsFeb06.pdf

 

3. Note on advertising by remote gaming operators

 

The Gambling Commission and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport have issued a joint note, setting out our view on the application of the Gaming Act 1968 in respect of advertisements for remote gaming. It is intended to provide guidance to advertisers, publishers and remote gaming operators on the types of advertisements that the Government and Commission will consider passing to the CPS on the basis that they are in breach of the 1968 Act.

 

To view the note:

http://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/Client/news/news_detail.asp?NewsId=22

 

Best wishes

 

Poppy Turner

Communications

Gambling Commission

Berkshire House

168-173 High Holborn

London, WC1V7AA

Tel: 020 7306 6215

 

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I had a look at the gambling commission website. Here is some info. Sign up to the consultation process and let's see if we can make a difference!

All below is from the site-
http://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/

There is also a new set of advice on poker competitions - Interesting reading. Shows why its so hard to do it legally under the 1968 law.
http://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/UploadDocs/Contents/Documents/Poker%20etc%20competitions%20information%20sheet.pdf
Please note that these guidelines will be subject to gradual revision as the provisions of the new gambling legislation are brought into force. Please check this website regularly, or register your interest [link to sign-up] to receive updates from the Commission about changes to the existing guidelines.

Things are changing -
Under the Gambling Act 2005, the present certification arrangements will be replaced by a new system of licensing. However, until 2007 when the new Act comes fully into force, work will continue to be carried out under the 1968 Gaming Act and 1976 Lotteries and Amusements Act.

WHAT CAN YOU DO!!!! -------
Q. What licensing conditions will the Commission impose?
The pre-2005 Act licensing regime will continue to apply until 2007.
The Commission will be consulting on proposed licence conditions and code of practice from  early 2006. Anyone who has an interest is encouraged to  register online to receive information and updates on the consultation process - sign up here -
http://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/client/signup/