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Gaming machines consultation: ALMR to push for 'more attractive offer'

26-Oct-2016 By James Evison

The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has said it will call for a 'more attractive offer' on gaming machines in pubs as part of Government consultation on the issue.

Pubs warned they risk losing licence over betting facilities

09-May-2013 By Noli Dinkovski

Pubs that offer betting facilities have been warned that they are at risk of losing their licences after 13 outlets in Wales were implicated in an investigation into illegal bookmaker activity.

Pubs warned to check legality of games machines

30-Sep-2010 By Lesley Foottit

Pubs and clubs are being warned to "stay within the law" when offering gaming machines, as an investigation gets underway. The Gambling Commission...

Back to basics: Choosing a poker operator

20-May-2008

LAST SEPTEMBER the gambling powers-that-be finally laid their cards on the table and the law over poker in pubs became clearer. When it confirmed...

Ask An Expert: Poker law

20-May-2008

I want to start a poker night at my pub. What exactly is the law regarding what I can and can't do?The emphasis of the Gambling Act and the Gambling...

Coulson: Legal implications of online casino gaming

15-Nov-2007 By Peter Coulson

MA legal guru Peter Coulson mulls over the finer legal details of online gaming in pubs

Cracking the code

08-Nov-2007

I sincerely hope that every pub in the country has a copy of the Code of Practice for Equal Chance Gaming, issued by the Gambling Commission for...

Back to Basics: Pub poker

06-Sep-2007

Poker is the new karaoke. Walk down any high street, even before tournaments were officially legalised on September 1, and you'll see that pubs have...

Hosts set up poker league

30-Aug-2007 By John Harrington john.harrington@william-reed.co.u

A group of West Midlands licensees has set up a not-for-profit poker league to coincide with introduction of new laws allowing small-stake poker at...

Police play down pub poker

05-Apr-2007

A leading poker league operator is very upset with West Mercia police after a letter was sent to licensees, which they claim deterred them from...

Local councils erratic over pub gaming laws

15-Mar-2007

A charity casino event at a pub appears to have run into a spot of bother over giving away Champagne and cuddly toys as prizes for the person with...

Poker League takes action against West Mercia Police

11-Jan-2007

The Issue of poker in pubs could be heading to court as Nuts Poker League claims it is about to take action against Worcester-based West Mercia...

Tread warily over pub poker

30-Nov-2006

Pub gaming has always been fraught with difficulty, because of the severe limitations and restrictions placed upon it. There has been a long-held...

AWP prize money set to rise

05-Oct-2006 By James Wilmore

The maximum stake and prize money for AWP machines in pubs is set to rise on October 27. The long-awaited increases mean that the maximum stake will...

New call for action on AWP machines

04-May-2006

Speaking at a Conservative Party gambling seminar, BACTA's chief executive Kevin Smith said he was "puzzled and frustrated" the government had failed...

Fears pubs will not get AWP machine rises

20-Apr-2006

Fears are mounting that the government will not increase the stake and prize money for AWP machines - meaning pubs will continue to lose vital...

Casino ban on free food and drink welcome news to pubs

08-Mar-2005

Casino bosses will not be allowed to entice customers to gamble for longer by plying them with free alcoholic drinks, food and accommodation.Culture...

Legal advice: Gambling on a fudge

21-Jan-2005

Will the government's modifications of the proposed casino reform be enough to settle industry disquiet?By David Clifton of thePublican.com's team of...

Legal advice: The Gambling Bill

03-Nov-2004

The Gambling Bill may well affect the pub trade. Here's all you need to know about it.By David Clifton of our team of legal experts at London...

What the Sunday papers said

01-Nov-2004

The year-long feud at Kent brewer Shepherd Neame shows no signs of slowing down following the company's annual meeting. Jonathon Neame, chief...

Legal advice: Gambling Bill on its way

02-Jul-2004

Now the government has responded to it, the draft Gambling Bill could be pushed through Parliament as early as the end of this year.By David Clifton...

MPs fear gambling bonanza

08-Apr-2004

The government is set to scale back its plans to liberalise gambling law after a parliamentary committee sounded a note of caution.The joint...

Legal advice: Casinos and the pub trade

24-Feb-2004

As yet the pub trade is unaware of how it will be affected by new gambling legislation.By David Clifton of thePublican.com's team of legal experts...

Legal advice: Some you win, some you lose

09-Dec-2003

Betting offices have some success where pubs have failed.by David Clifton of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitor Joelson...

Hitting the jackpot?

26-Nov-2003

Despite public demand for more fruit machines, licensees face a challenge to benefit from the Gambling Bill. Phil Mellows examines the debate.While...

Lotteries and gaming - the legal aspects of gaming on licensed premises

06-Nov-2001

John Porter looks at the legal aspects of gaming on licensed premises and examines the position pubs are left in as a result of the Government's...

The Gambling Review Report - The Essential Guide

23-Jul-2001

Tuesday 17 July saw the publication of the long-awaited Gambling Review Report. Initial optimism that the report would approve betting in pubs was...