Information note proposed changes to Gambling Commission licence fees

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Date: 20 March 2012

The Gambling Commission (the Commission) has recently concluded a joint public consultation exercise with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) on proposals to reduce the overall amount in licence fees paid to the Commission.

The Commission has published an information note which summarises the proposed changes made to fees which, subject to parliamentary approval, will come into effect on 6 April 2012.

The vast majority of licensed operators will next be required to pay their annual fees in September 2012.

Further information will be published on the Commission’s website prior to the proposed changes to fees coming into effect on 6 April 2012. Licensed operators with further questions can contact the Commission in the usual way via info@gamblingcommission.gov.uk or by phone on 0121 230 6666.  

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Information note proposed changes to Gambling Commission licence fees - March 2012


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The Gambling Commission

  1. 1. The Gambling Commission (the Commission) regulates gambling in the public interest alongside its co-regulators local licensing authorities. 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. 
  2. 2. The Commission and local licensing authorities are responsible for licensing and regulating all gambling in Great Britain other than the National Lottery and spread betting, which are the responsibility of the National Lottery Commission and the Financial Services Authority (FSA) respectively.  
  3. 3. See the Terms & Conditions section of our website for information on legal advice.     

Further information

  1. Further information is available from the Commission's website. Gambling Commission: John Travers on (0121) 230 6700 or communications@gamblingcommission.gov.uk.