Corbett Bookmakers Limited
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Following a review of the operating licence undertaken against Corbett Bookmakers Limited (the Licensee), the Commission found that the Licensee:
- breach of paragraph 1 of Licence condition 12.1.1 (Prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing)
- breach of paragraph 2 and 3 of Licence condition 12.1.1 (prevention of money laundering
- failure to comply with Social Responsibility code provision (SRCP) 3.4.1
- failure to comply with Paragraph 2 of SRCP 1.1.2 Responsibility for third parties
- failure to take into Consideration of Ordinary code provisions 2.1.1 paragraphs 1 and 2.1.2 paragraph 1
In line with the Commission’s Licensing, compliance and enforcement policy statement, the Indicative sanctions guidance and the Statement of principles for determining financial penalties, the Commission has decided to:
i. impose a warning under section 117 (1) (a) of the Gambling Act 2005 (the Act)
ii. attach additional conditions to the Licensee’s operating licence under section 117(1)(b) of the Ac
The Licensee must undertake a third-party audit within 12 months of the conclusion of the review. The purpose of the audit is to examine whether the Licensee is effectively implementing its anti-money laundering and social responsibility policies, procedures and controls in accordance with its regulatory requirements.
iii. impose a financial penalty of £215,600 under section 121 of the Act.
The Licensee co-operated with the Commission throughout the investigation and took corrective steps to address the identified failings.