Open events

What is an open event?

An opportunity for smaller licensed operators to air concerns and suggestions regarding compliance with the Gambling Act 2005. At the same time we will update attendees on our developing approach to risk based regulation.

This is part of a nationwide exercise to develop our relationship with smaller licensed operators - without relying on time consuming compliance visits.

Why should I come along?

Key decision makers from the Commission will be available alongside your local compliance manager. We will cover a range of topics, selected following feedback from operators, and including fees, keeping children out, regulatory returns and effective self-exclusion.

We are also inviting suggestions on topics to be discussed via bookings. Specific sessions will be available for on-course bookmakers, arcades and off-course bookmakers.

Where and when are they being held?

There are no open events scheduled at present, if you would like to register an interest in attending an event or would like further information please contact John Travers (details below).

Events have already been held in York, Watford, Dunblane, Newcastle, Norwich, Rotherham, Walsall, Bolton, Lancaster, Cardiff, ChesterPlymouth, Weymouth and Louth.

Further information

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