Suspension of operating licence

News item

Date: 27 April 2010

The Gambling Commission (the Commission) has commenced a review under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005 (the Act) and, under section 118 of the Act, has decided to suspend the Combined Operating Licence number 000-022061-N-306796-001(Nicky Shorrock and Andrew Uppington t/a ATL Amusements, ATL Hire) relating to an adult gaming centre and machine supplier, whilst the review takes place.

The suspension is an interim measure, the need for which will be kept under consideration during the review.

UPDATE: A Commission Director decided to revoke the operating licence issued under section 74 of the Gambling Act to Nicky Shorrock and Andrew Uppington on the grounds that class A drugs, electronic scales and other drug related paraphernalia were found by police in their AGC premises.

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Further information

  1. You can call John Travers on (0121) 230 6700, (07852) 124624 or email him via communications@gamblingcommission.gov.uk.