The gambling industry has changed significantly since the enactment of the Gambling Act 2005 and continues to do so.
Gambling Commission Guidance to Operators is continually evolving and many Licensed Operators find the regulatory landscape challenging to navigate.
As specialist gambling solicitors we have considerable experience in dealing with the legal matters relating to gambling. We offer transparent and pragmatic advice in dispute resolutions, corporate issues and regulatory matters.
Specialist Gambling Solicitors
It is vital that Licensed Operators are well versed in the regulatory requirements applicable to their business to ensure they are operating in compliance with their licence conditions. Gambling continues to be a significant political issue and penalties for non-compliance can be commercially severe for operators.
At Terrells LLP, we believe that a proactive rather than reactive approach to regulatory compliance is essential to minimise business disruption in an ever-changing regulatory landscape.
We are able to deal with a range of gambling related matters, including but not limited to:
Advertising Rules and Regulations
Compliance policies, documents, procedures, and controls
Compliance Assessments
Customer Disputes (including claims of alleged problem gambling)
Operating Licence and Premises Licence Applications
Operating Licence & Premises Licence reviews
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Why Choose Us?
The world of gambling is evolving all the time, so it is vital to receive timely advice from an expert solicitor, like ourselves, on matters regarding social responsibility and legislation.
Gambling Law FAQs
At Terrells LLP, we specialise in offering advice on a range of gaming issues.
We help gambling businesses remain compliant and competitive by advising on a range of commercial and regulatory matters.
Every commercial gambling business which holds a licence under the 2005 Gambling Act must always comply with legislation under the Gambling Commission’s License Conditions and Codes of Practice.
The Gambling Commission regulates numerous betting and gambling operations, including arcades, betting, casinos, gaming machine providers, remote gambling and gambling software.
If your gambling business is involved in a legal issue, it is important to seek legal representation from a specialist gambling solicitor with experience in litigation. We are able to assess your situation, offer productive legal advice and work to find the best possible solution.
As specialist gambling solicitors, we remain abreast of all the latest regulatory and guideline changes across the industry.
We are one of only a handful of specialist gaming lawyers in the UK, and our team is here to offer a range of services from acting for businesses in consumer disputes to helping with licensing applications.
The Gambling Commission is ultimately responsible for issuing Operating Licences to gambling businesses in the UK.
However, the kind of Operating Licence you require will depend what sector you are operating in. This will also determine the required application fees too.
The different licence applications, which can take around 4 months to process, include: arcades, betting, bingo, casinos, software, manufacturing/supplying gaming machines, lotteries and more.
At Terrells, we provide support with the licensing process, including application preparation, submission, and post- submission assistance.
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