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1901
What powers do the Gambling Commission have?
Misuse of Inside Information Policy
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/what-powers-does-the-gambling-commission-have
The Commission-s [Misuse of Inside Information Policy PDF](#4KPgzbWpVpd5ZPsE444S9F) explains our approach to dealing with potential incidents of misuse of inside information in betting. It also outlines the role that sport governing bodies and betting operators can play in relation to protecting sport and betting fr...
1902
What powers do the Gambling Commission have?
Files
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/what-powers-does-the-gambling-commission-have
Some files may not be accessible for users of assistive technology. If you require a copy of the file in an accessible format [contact us](/forms/formatrequest) with details of what you require. It would help us to know what technology you use and the required format. **PDF Files** Some PDF files cannot be displ...
1903
SBIU press releases
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/sbiu-press-releases
> The following press releases relate to the SBIU and the work that they do. > > * [New process for sending information to the Sports Betting Intelligence Unit](/news/article/new-process-for-sending-information-to-the-sports-betting-intelligence-unit) * [Licensees reminded to manage risks associated with unregula...
1904
Useful links
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/useful-links
* [Sports Betting Integrity Forum (opens in a new tab)](https://www.sbif.uk/about-us) * [UK Government signs Macolin Convention to tackle match-fixing in sport (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-government-signs-macolin-convention-to-tackle-match-fixing-in-sport) * [Network of National Platform...
1905
Important documents
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/important-documents
You can read and download the following documents to find out more about the strategies and decision-making framework for the Sports Betting Intelligence Unit. * [Sports Betting Intelligence Unit terms of reference](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/sports-betting-intelligence-unit-terms-of-reference) * [Protecting Be...
1906
Important documents
Files
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/important-documents
Some files may not be accessible for users of assistive technology. If you require a copy of the file in an accessible format [contact us](/forms/formatrequest) with details of what you require. It would help us to know what technology you use and the required format. **PDF Files** Some PDF files cannot be displ...
1907
Documents required for change of legal entity
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/page/documents-required-for-change-of-legal-entity
| Type of Change | Supporting Documents Required | Additional Information | | --- | --- | --- | | Existing Entity | New Entity | | | | Sole Proprietor/ Partnership/ Limited Liability Partnership | Limited Company/Plc | Companies House documentation confirming creation of a limited company or Plc, the...
1908
Change of legal entity - specific criteria for 25% application fee
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/page/change-of-legal-entity-specific-criteria-for-25-application-fee
This is the specific criteria for 25% application fee. > The following scenarios are applicable only when the conditions applicable to all Change of Legal Entity have been met. > > | | Existing Entity | New entity | Specific criteria that must be met | Fee | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | ...
1909
Change of legal entity - specific criteria for 75% application fee
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/page/change-of-legal-entity-specific-criteria-for-75-application-fee
This is the specific criteria for 75% application fee. > The following scenarios are applicable only when the conditions applicable to all Change of Legal Entity have been met. > > | | Existing Entity | New entity | Specific criteria that must be met | Fee | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | ...
1910
What you need to send us with your application
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/what-you-need-to-send-us-with-your-application
Make sure you read the guidance notes for the information you must send in with the application. If any information is missing, it will delay the application.
1911
What you need to send us with your application
Trusts
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/what-you-need-to-send-us-with-your-application
The Commission-s application disclosure requirements for Trusts are the same as those for other entity types and/or individuals that are part of a licensee-s ownership structure. However, it is important to note that whilst the disclosure requirements set out below are general principles of the information required...
1912
What you need to send us with your application
Trust beneficiaries
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/what-you-need-to-send-us-with-your-application
We require an Annex A from those beneficiaries whose interest in the Trust equates to a 10 percent or more controlling interest in the applicant and/or licensee. The Annex A must be submitted online through our [Apply for a personal licence service](/service/apply-for-a-personal-licence) . If any beneficiary is unde...
1913
What you need to send us with your application
Trustees
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/what-you-need-to-send-us-with-your-application
We require an Annex A from all Trustees where the Trust-s interest in the applicant and/or licensee equates to a 10 percent or more controlling interest in the applicant and/or licensee. The Annex A must be submitted online through our [Apply for a personal licence service](/service/apply-for-a-personal-licence) . ...
1914
What you need to send us with your application
Settlor
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/what-you-need-to-send-us-with-your-application
We will not usually require an Annex A from the Settlor. We require the name, address and date of birth of the Settlor which should be shown in the trust deed – if not, you must provide this information.
1915
What you need to send us with your application
Protector
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/what-you-need-to-send-us-with-your-application
We will not usually require an Annex A from the Protector. We require the name, address and date of birth of the Protector which should be shown in the trust deed – if not, you must provide this information.
1916
What you need to send us with your application
Applications in advance
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/what-you-need-to-send-us-with-your-application
[Section 103 of the Gambling Act 2005 (opens in a new tab)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/19/section/103) provides for this. An application can be made in respect of a person or entity who is expected to become a controller of a company. [Previous page Notify the Commission of a change of corporate...
1917
Fees for a change of corporate control application
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/fees-for-a-change-of-corporate-control-application
When submitting the Change of Corporate Control application, you must pay the correct fee for the application at the same time. This can be paid by BACS or Faster Payments. Find out more about [paying fees](/licensees-and-businesses/page/paying-fees) . The fee must be paid on the same date you email the application ...
1918
Fees for a change of corporate control application
Fees
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/fees-for-a-change-of-corporate-control-application
Changes and fees | Change | Fee | | --- | --- | | Due to share fluctuation only (the controller(s) must be known to the Commission, that is, they must hold an operating licence issued by the Commission or be a financial institution that is either regulated by the FCA or which has its registered/head office in a...
1919
Arcades
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/arcades-licence-activities
[Adult gaming centre](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/adult-gaming-centre) [Family entertainment centre](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/family-entertainment-centre) [Previous page Licence activities](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/licence-activities) [Next page Betting licence ...
1920
Betting
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/betting-licence-activities
[Non-remote general betting standard operating licence](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-general-betting-standard-operating-licence) [Non-remote general betting limited operating licence](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-general-betting-limited-operating-licence) [Non-...
1921
Casino
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/casino-licence-activities
[Non-remote 1968 Act casino operating licence](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-1968-act-casino-operating-licence) [Non-remote 2005 Act casino operating licence](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-2005-act-casino-operating-licence) [Remote casino operating licence](/lice...
1922
Gambling software
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/gambling-software-licence-activities
[Non-remote gambling software licence](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-gambling-software-licence) [Non-remote linked licences gambling software](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-linked-licences-gambling-software) [Remote gambling software licence](/licensees-and-busin...
1923
Gaming machines
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/gaming-machines-licence-activities
[Non-remote gaming machine technical - full licence](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-gaming-machine-technical-full-licence) [Non-remote gaming machine technical - software operating licence](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-gaming-machine-technical-software-operating-lic...
1924
Lotteries
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/lottery-licence-activities
[Non-remote society lottery operating licence](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-society-lottery-operating-licence) [Remote society lottery licence](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-society-lottery-licence) [Non-remote external lottery manager operating licence](/licensees-...
1925
Offering lottery, gaming and betting products under common branding
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/offering-lottery-gaming-and-betting-products-under-common-branding-june-2012
The Gambling Commission has a duty to pursue the three licensing objectives set out in the Gambling Act 2005 (the Act). The Commission-s role is to permit gambling, in so far as the Commission thinks it is reasonably consistent with the pursuit of those objectives and where it is satisfied that the requirements of the...
1926
Offering lottery, gaming and betting products under common branding
Background
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/offering-lottery-gaming-and-betting-products-under-common-branding-june-2012
Over the past few years the Commission has seen a move away from traditional paper based weekly subscription lotteries to more diverse and innovative ways of selling lottery tickets including, for example, instant win scratchcards and online electronic lottery scratchcards. We have also seen an increase in licence ...
1927
Offering lottery, gaming and betting products under common branding
Branding
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/offering-lottery-gaming-and-betting-products-under-common-branding-june-2012
It is generally accepted that, when framing the Act, Parliament considered lotteries to be a ‘softer- form of gambling and that betting and gaming are ‘harder- forms of gambling. Should an ELM or society offer both a lottery and gaming or betting under the same brand, especially on-line, there are concerns that player...
1928
Offering lottery, gaming and betting products under common branding
Marketing
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/offering-lottery-gaming-and-betting-products-under-common-branding-june-2012
The advertising/marketing of a lottery brand and use of the same brand for gaming or betting products may also draw into gambling young adults (16-17 year olds) who are permitted to participate in lotteries but not gaming or betting. This concern extends to the increasingly popular ‘try for free- games widely availabl...
1929
Offering lottery, gaming and betting products under common branding
Principles
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/offering-lottery-gaming-and-betting-products-under-common-branding-june-2012
> This advice is not comprehensive or a binding interpretation of the law and anyone intending to offer cross-gambling activities should refer to the Act and if necessary seek independent legal advice to ensure that they conform to the law before proceeding. > > In considering a scenario where an ELM (or society...
1930
Contents
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/offering-lottery-gaming-and-betting-products-under-common-branding-june-2012
* [Offering lottery, gaming and betting products under common branding](#) * [Background](#background) * [Principles](#principles) [Print this guide](#)
1931
Lottery submissions - lottery proceeds
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/lottery-submissions-lottery-proceeds
The licence conditions attached to all lottery operating licences include a requirement that in respect of each lottery promoted a submission must be sent to the Commission within three months of the date of the lottery, showing the total proceeds and how they have been distributed. It is the responsibility of the lic...
1932
Definition of a lottery
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/definition-of-a-lottery
In simple terms a lottery is a kind of gambling that has three essential elements: * payment is required to participate * one or more prizes are awarded * those prizes are awarded by chance. This is set out more formally in the Act which defines two types of lottery, a simple lottery and a complex lottery. An a...
1933
Meaning of society and local authority lotteries
Society lotteries
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/meaning-of-society-and-local-authority-lotteries
Society lotteries are lotteries promoted for the benefit of a non-commercial society. Such societies are organisations that have distinct aims and objectives and meet the definition of a non-commercial society set out in the Act. A society is non-commercial if it is established and conducted: * for charitable pur...
1934
Meaning of society and local authority lotteries
Local authority lotteries
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/meaning-of-society-and-local-authority-lotteries
Local authority lotteries are lotteries promoted by local authorities themselves. These differ from society lotteries registered with a licensing authority. Authorities may use the net proceeds of such lotteries for any purpose for which they have power to incur expenditure. [Previous page Definition of a lotte...
1935
Large society and local authority lottery licensing requirements
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/large-society-and-local-authority-lottery-licensing-requirements
A society lottery is a large lottery and may only be run under an operating licence issued by the Commission if the arrangements for that lottery are such that total proceeds (ticket sales) from it: * may in a single society lottery exceed £20,000 * the proceeds of previous lotteries in the same calendar year have a...
1936
Small society lotteries
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/small-society-lotteries
Societies that run small society lotteries, that is to say lotteries in which no more than £20,000 worth of tickets are put on sale and where the society-s aggregate proceeds from lotteries do not exceed £250,000 a year may operate without a Commission licence provided they register with their licensing authority. Whe...
1937
Personal Management Licences
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/personal-management-licences
A society or local authority licensed by the Gambling Commission is required to have at least one [Personal Management Licence (PML)](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/personal-management-licence) holder if they have more than three people in qualifying positions. A qualifying position is one where an individual by...
1938
External Lottery Managers (ELMs)
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/external-lottery-managers-elms
A licensed or registered society or local authority may employ an external lottery manager (ELM) to manage all or part of its lottery. An ELM is defined in section [section 257 of the Act (opens in a new tab)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/19/section/257) as someone that is a person or a body who makes a...
1939
External Lottery Managers and service providers
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/external-lottery-managers-and-service-providers
Uncertainty can arise as to whether services provided to societies or local authorities amount to the promotion or facilitation of a lottery, in which case the provider needs an external lottery manager (ELM) licence if they are to avoid committing an offence, or instead amount to the provision of services which do no...
1940
Remote lotteries
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/remote-lotteries
[Section 4 of the Gambling Act (opens in a new tab)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/19/section/4) specifies that remote gambling means gambling in which people participate by the use of remote communication including the internet, telephone, television, radio or any other electronic or technological method...
1941
Gambling Commission licence conditions and codes of practice
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/gambling-commission-licence-conditions-and-codes-of-practice
All societies and local authorities licensed by the Commission to run lotteries are required to comply with the specific licence conditions and codes of practice relevant to them. The specific licence conditions are set out at the time a licence is issued. Some of the licence conditions and requirements of the code...
1942
Society and local authority lotteries - proceeds and other monetary limits
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/society-and-local-authority-lotteries-proceeds-and-other-monetary-limits
A society or local authority lottery must apply a minimum of 20% of the gross proceeds of each lottery directly to the purposes of the society or in the case of a local authority a purpose for which the authority has power to incur expenditure. Up to a maximum of 80% of the gross proceeds of each lottery may be div...
1943
Information to lottery players: proceeds and prizes
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/information-to-lottery-players-proceeds-and-prizes
Social responsibility codes attached to all lottery operating licences include a requirement to take account of the Commission-s guidance on providing information to lottery players about how proceeds are used and the likelihood of winning a prize and how those prizes are allocated.  This information must be available...
1944
Ticket information
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/ticket-information
All tickets in a society lottery or local authority lottery licensed by the Commission or society lottery registered with a local authority must state: * the name of the society on whose behalf the lottery is being promoted * the price of the ticket * the name and address of the member of the society responsible for...
1945
Sale of tickets
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/sale-of-tickets
Tickets in society and local authority lotteries promoted under licence from the Commission must not be sold to anyone in a street.
1946
Sale of tickets
Where tickets may be sold
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/sale-of-tickets
They can be sold: * by a person in a static structure such as a kiosk or display stand * from a shop premises in a street, or, * door to door. For this purpose a ‘street- includes any bridges, road, lane, footway, subway, square, court, alley or passage (including passages through enclosed premises such as shoppin...
1947
Financial requirements
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/financial-requirements
For society and local authority lotteries promoted under licence from the Commission, accounting records must be retained for a minimum of three years from the date of any lottery to which they relate and they must be made available for inspection by the Commission on request. These records must contain, in respect of...
1948
Lottery submissions
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/lottery-submissions
Every society and local authority licensed by the Commission must provide a submission for each lottery. This must show the total proceeds and how they have been distributed between prizes and expenses and the amount applied directly to the society-s purposes, or purpose for which the local authority has power to incu...
1949
B3A lottery machines
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/b38-lottery-machines
[Section 235(2)(d) of the Act (opens in a new tab)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/19/section/235) and Regulations under that section define a B3A machine as one where the results of the lottery are determined by the machine and/or the machine displays the results of the lottery without an interval of at l...
1950
Proceeds and profits
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/proceeds-and-profits
[Section 254 of the Act (opens in a new tab)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/19/section/254) clarifies what is meant by ‘proceeds- and ‘profits- of alottery. ‘Proceeds- are the total amount paid for tickets before any deductions. ‘Profits- are the amount of proceeds less any deductions for prizes, ro...
1951
Misusing profits of lotteries
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/misusing-profits-of-lotteries
Under [section 260 of the Act (opens in a new tab)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/19/section/260) it is an offence to use or permit profits from a large society or local authority lottery to be used for any purposes other than for the purpose for which the lottery was permitted or promoted. [Section 261...
1952
Scope
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/social-responsibility-funds-group-terms-of-reference-scope
The group-s function is to approve the destination of monies paid as part of regulatory settlements and to approve applications to be added to the approved LCCP RET list.
1953
Scope
Regulatory Settlement funds
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/social-responsibility-funds-group-terms-of-reference-scope
The group's scope for Regulatory Settlement funds includes: * the consideration of the destination for those parts of regulatory settlements which do not relate to identified victims and thus the monies are to be directed for socially responsible purposes * approvals in response to operator proposals in relation to ...
1954
Scope
Applications to join the LCCP RET list
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/social-responsibility-funds-group-terms-of-reference-scope
The group's scope for applications to join the LCCP RET list includes consideration of the application received, assessing criteria has been met through: * evidence of appropriate governance through independent oversight or regulation * evidence that they are signed up to deliver or commission one or more of the fun...
1955
Membership and attendance
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/social-responsibility-funds-group-terms-of-reference-membership-and
The group-s membership is as follows: * Executive Director – Research & Policy (Chair) * three other members at Director and/or Head of or above. A minimum of two members is required for the meeting to be quorate. Deputies may attend where necessary and will be approved by the members of the group prior to the mee...
1956
Meetings and decision-making
Meetings
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/social-responsibility-funds-group-terms-of-reference-meetings-and-decision
The Group will meet at least quarterly, or more frequently if required. The Group can also review proposals by correspondence at the discretion of the Chair. Meetings can take place in person, by telephone or by video-conference
1957
Meetings and decision-making
Decision-making
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/social-responsibility-funds-group-terms-of-reference-meetings-and-decision
The Governance Team will record decisions made and actions agreed. Externally, the information on the decisions for both LCCP RET approval and destinations of regulatory settlements approved and actioned will be published at least annually. The group may escalate issues to Executive Team where appropriate or whe...
1958
Appeals and review
Appeals
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/social-responsibility-funds-group-terms-of-reference-appeals-and-review
Applicants may appeal decisions made by this group, providing a written appeal is received within 28 days of the communication of the original decision. The appeal will be considered by a panel of two Commissioners who have had no previous involvement with the application. The appeal will be a paper process only.
1959
Appeals and review
Review
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/social-responsibility-funds-group-terms-of-reference-appeals-and-review
These terms of reference will be reviewed by the Executive Team annually. [Previous page Meetings and decision-making](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/social-responsibility-funds-group-terms-of-reference-meetings-and-decision) --- Last updated: 5 May 2022 Show updates to this content No changes to ...
1960
Sports Betting Intelligence Unit terms of reference
Introduction
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/sports-betting-intelligence-unit-terms-of-reference
The aim of the Gambling Commission (the Commission) is to make gambling fairer and safer [1](#ref-1) . Our five strategic priorities are to deliver this vision are to: * protect the interests of consumers * prevent harm to consumers and the public * raise standards in the gambling market * optimise returns to good...
1961
Sports Betting Intelligence Unit terms of reference
Terms of Reference
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/sports-betting-intelligence-unit-terms-of-reference
The SBIU will focus upon collecting and analysing information and intelligence relating to potentially criminal activity in respect of sports betting, where that activity: * relates to a sporting event that occurred in Great Britain * involves parties [2](#ref-2) based within Great Britain * actively occurred unde...
1962
Sports Betting Intelligence Unit terms of reference
Further information
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/sports-betting-intelligence-unit-terms-of-reference
If you would like more information about the SBIU please consult the Commission-s website or contact the Commission on their general enquiry line on 0121 230 6666. If you have information concerning illegal gambling activity that you would like to report please contact the Commission on our confidential intelligenc...
1963
Sports Betting Intelligence Unit terms of reference
Footnotes - SBIU terms of reference
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/sports-betting-intelligence-unit-terms-of-reference
1 [Gambling Commission strategy 2018 - 2021](https://assets.ctfassets.net/j16ev64qyf6l/1GBL4oxzfZHLnW6hha6Ixh/f6f50060887d969dfbfa0c4ff6ff3600/Strategy-2018-2021.pdf) 2 Examples of ‘Parties- could include participants as defined by a sports governing body, employees of a betting operator, employees of a TV or tel...
1964
Contents
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/sports-betting-intelligence-unit-terms-of-reference
* [Sports Betting Intelligence Unit terms of reference](#) * [Terms of Reference](#terms-of-reference) * [Further information](#further-information) * [Footnotes](#footnotes-sbiu-terms-of-reference) [Print this guide](#)
1965
Protecting betting integrity - May 2019
Introduction
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/protecting-betting-integrity-may-2019
The Gambling Commission (the Commission) was set up under the Gambling Act 2005 to regulate commercial gambling in Great Britain. We are committed to keeping crime out of gambling, ensuring gambling is conducted fairly and openly, and the vulnerable protected from harm or exploitation by gambling. We are also commi...
1966
Protecting betting integrity - May 2019
Footnotes
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/protecting-betting-integrity-may-2019
1 As defined in the [Macolin Convention: Manipulation of sports competitions (opens in a new tab)](https://rm.coe.int/CoERMPublicCommonSearchServices/DisplayDCTMContent?documentId=09000016801cdd7e) means an intentional arrangement, act or omission aimed at an improper alteration of the result or the course of a spo...
1967
Protecting betting integrity - May 2019
Background - Protecting betting integrity
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/protecting-betting-integrity-may-2019
The past few years has seen a significant increase in awareness and reporting of sports betting integrity issues, particularly in the higher profile sports, which have been well documented. Evidence of corrupt betting in the UK has been in the main limited to what appear to be discrete cases, opportunistic in nature, ...
1968
Protecting betting integrity - May 2019
Our strategy - Protecting betting integrity
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/protecting-betting-integrity-may-2019
The Commission remains committed to sustaining the national approach to managing betting integrity as defined in the SBI Plan. We will continue to work with partners and stakeholders in the betting industry, sport (including but not limited to SGBs, player associations and industry bodies) and law enforcement agencies...
1969
Protecting betting integrity - May 2019
Effective collaboration
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/protecting-betting-integrity-may-2019
We will work with partners to establish effective information exchange arrangements and promote the effective use of information to enable SGBs, betting operators and law enforcement, both nationally and internationally, to gain a better understanding of the risks faced and the options to manage those risks. The SBIU ...
1970
Protecting betting integrity - May 2019
Working with betting operators
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/protecting-betting-integrity-may-2019
The Commission will sustain its engagement with British licensed operators and others to maintain effective information exchanges. We will ensure that operators have appropriate clarity as to the work of the SBIU and the requirements of the Commission as to assurance that their controls are effective as set out in the...
1971
Protecting betting integrity - May 2019
Working with sport
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/protecting-betting-integrity-may-2019
The Commission has established good working relationships with many sporting bodies. We will continue to build new relationships with organisations seeking to take steps to preserve the integrity of their sport. This includes those with whom we may have had limited or no previous engagement or where we consider the ri...
1972
Protecting betting integrity - May 2019
Working with other law enforcement agencies
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/protecting-betting-integrity-may-2019
Sports betting investigations can be complex and resource intensive. The Commission recognises the competing priorities and operational challenges faced by law enforcement agencies. In circumstances where the scale and scope of the criminal activity related to sports betting integrity is considered to be of a serious ...
1973
Protecting betting integrity - May 2019
International collaboration
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/protecting-betting-integrity-may-2019
Gambling and sport are global, multi million pound industries increasingly commercially linked, for example via ownership and sponsorship arrangements. They are promoted by modern technologies and advertising linking the excitement of sport with that of betting. Proliferation of the interest in and betting on sport ha...
1974
Protecting betting integrity - May 2019
Managing the threats
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/protecting-betting-integrity-may-2019
The Commission will gather intelligence and information to assess what potential offences may have been committed to decide on the proportionate and appropriate response and action. This will include who is best placed to address the offences and what actions or investigations can be carried out simultaneously. How...
1975
Protecting betting integrity - May 2019
Appendix 1 - Protecting betting integrity
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/protecting-betting-integrity-may-2019
The following codes are relevant to this information: [15.1.1 - Reporting suspicion of offences etc – non-betting licences](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/condition/15-1-1-reporting-suspicion-of-offences-etc-non-betting-licences) [15.1.2 - Reporting suspicion of offences etc – betting licences](/licensees-and-bu...
1976
Contents
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/protecting-betting-integrity-may-2019
* [Protecting betting integrity - May 2019](#) * [Background](#background-protecting-betting-integrity) * [Our strategy](#our-strategy-protecting-betting-integrity) * [Effective collaboration](#effective-collaboration) * [Working with betting operators](#working-with-betting-operators) * [Working with sport](#working-w...
1977
Betting Integrity Support for Major Sporting Events
Introduction
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/protecting-betting-integrity
Sport and sports betting rely upon high standards of integrity. Match-fixing and related betting corruption undermines the ethos, reputation and commercial viability of sports and betting businesses. It can have an impact on the social, political and economic benefits derived from sports and sports betting. It can tar...
1978
Betting Integrity Support for Major Sporting Events
Who are the Sports Betting Intelligence Unit?
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/protecting-betting-integrity
The SBIU is a unit within the Gambling Commission which deals with reports of betting-related corruption. While evidence of corrupt sports betting in the UK has so far been limited to what appear to be isolated incidents, it is recognised that there is no room for complacency. It is important for consumers to have ...
1979
Betting Integrity Support for Major Sporting Events
How can the SBIU support tournament organisers?
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/protecting-betting-integrity
The SBIU can provide advice and support to major event organisers regarding the design of their processes for managing betting integrity risks. The SBIU can also coordinate stakeholder engagement for incidents where criminality is suspected (see reference to the ‘Triage Process- in the Gambling Commission-s [Betting ...
1980
Betting Integrity Support for Major Sporting Events
Appendix 1: Managing Betting Integrity
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/protecting-betting-integrity
### Actions for consideration by organisers of major international events hosted in the UK **Action:** Engagement with the Gambling Commission-s Sports Betting Intelligence Unit (SBIU) as soon as possible prior to the event to discuss integrity support arrangements. **Notes:** This will facilitate early plannin...
1981
Contents
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/protecting-betting-integrity
* [Betting Integrity Support for Major Sporting Events](#) * [Who are the Sports Betting Intelligence Unit?](#who-are-the-sports-betting-intelligence-unit) * [How can the SBIU support tournament organisers?](#how-can-the-sbiu-support-tournament-organisers) * [Appendix 1: Managing Betting Integrity](#appendix-1-managing...
1982
The Gambling Commission-s betting integrity decision making framework
Introduction
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/the-gambling-commissions-betting-integrity-decision-making-framework
The aim of the Betting Integrity Programme is to protect British consumers against the risks associated with betting on events that have been manipulated for betting purposes or involve misuse of inside information related to betting markets. This document is aimed at those bodies the Commission might work with in ...
1983
The Gambling Commission-s betting integrity decision making framework
Background - The Gambling Commission-s betting integrity decision making framework
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/the-gambling-commissions-betting-integrity-decision-making-framework
The overall aim of the Commission, and its partners, is to reduce the likelihood of corruption and where it is discovered to cause it to end. This is best achieved by working together on a combination of prevention, disruption and sanction opportunities. It should be noted that betting in Great Britain is not restrict...
1984
The Gambling Commission-s betting integrity decision making framework
SBIU Decision Making Flow Chart
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/the-gambling-commissions-betting-integrity-decision-making-framework
This flow chart, in general terms, sets out how a case progresses and the decision making processes. However, it should be noted that this model does not purport to capture all circumstances and the approach may vary. The flow chart will aid understanding of the structure and different sections of this document.
1985
The Gambling Commission-s betting integrity decision making framework
Sources of information
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/the-gambling-commissions-betting-integrity-decision-making-framework
The Commission receives information from a variety of sources, including but not limited to: * betting operators * bet monitoring companies * Sport Governing bodies (SBGs) * law enforcement * Commission-s confidential hotline * media and other open sources * other regulators * group of Copenhagen [2](#ref-2) .
1986
The Gambling Commission-s betting integrity decision making framework
SBIU development and assessment
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/the-gambling-commissions-betting-integrity-decision-making-framework
Having received the information, the SBIU will look to establish whether there is any potential criminal activity. The SBIU will also consider whether the activity falls within its terms of reference, in particular whether the activity: * relates to a sporting event that occurred in Great Britain * involves parti...
1987
The Gambling Commission-s betting integrity decision making framework
Decisions on how to progress the intelligence gathered
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/the-gambling-commissions-betting-integrity-decision-making-framework
SBIU will assess the intelligence gathered to decide on the most appropriate course of action. At this point the following potential next steps are available for consideration: * no further action – for example, this could be due to a legitimate explanation being identified that accounts for suspicious betting activ...
1988
The Gambling Commission-s betting integrity decision making framework
Issue Management Group
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/the-gambling-commissions-betting-integrity-decision-making-framework
Cases are progressed to IMG via an Incident Referral Form (IRF). Included within an IRF is a synopses of is the key issues, including any risks or breaches of licencing objectives/ or Social Responsibility Code and a reference to any alleged offences under the Gambling Act 2005 (or other legislation). The purpose o...
1989
The Gambling Commission-s betting integrity decision making framework
Case Management Group
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/the-gambling-commissions-betting-integrity-decision-making-framework
The purpose of the CMG is to ensure that the Commission responds appropriately to key issues, which due to their scale, complexity or novelty are of strategic significance to the Commission. The CMG-s role is to identify and manage emergent risks and provide clarity, support and direction to Commission casework. Es...
1990
The Gambling Commission-s betting integrity decision making framework
Effective use of resources
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/the-gambling-commissions-betting-integrity-decision-making-framework
An underlying aim of this approach is to ensure that criminal activity ceases. This means that the partners involved can use their resources in the most effective and efficient way possible to achieve an effective combination of prevention, disruption and sanction.
1991
The Gambling Commission-s betting integrity decision making framework
Investigation (Commission or Police)
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/the-gambling-commissions-betting-integrity-decision-making-framework
The Commission-s broad policy framework in relation to the investigation and prosecution of offences under the Act, including the Commission-s powers is set out in the Commission-s document [Licensing, compliance and enforcement policy statement (June 2017)](/policy/licensing-compliance-and-enforcement-under-the-gamb...
1992
The Gambling Commission-s betting integrity decision making framework
Investigation - Sports Governing Body
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/the-gambling-commissions-betting-integrity-decision-making-framework
Where or when appropriate, some cases may be referred to a SGB to consider potential breaches of sports rules. The Commission will support SGBs where appropriate and in line with the SBIU ToRs.
1993
The Gambling Commission-s betting integrity decision making framework
Information to SGBs and Operators during investigations
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/the-gambling-commissions-betting-integrity-decision-making-framework
The Commission may, where appropriate, share information with SGBs and betting operators during investigations. It may be feasible for a SGB to prepare or progress disciplinary cases under sports rules at the same time as a criminal one and it may be appropriate for betting operators to take appropriate action in thei...
1994
The Gambling Commission-s betting integrity decision making framework
Voiding
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/the-gambling-commissions-betting-integrity-decision-making-framework
The Commission has powers to void individual bets either as a disruptive end in itself or as a stage on the way to a prosecution. More detail about this power is set out in section 5.49 of Licensing, compliance and enforcement policy statement (June 2017). Where the Commission exercises this power, any contract or ...
1995
The Gambling Commission-s betting integrity decision making framework
Enforcement
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/the-gambling-commissions-betting-integrity-decision-making-framework
Following an investigation the Commission may proceed to prosecution, issue a caution or decide to take no further action. Information concerning the framework for deciding how to proceed following an investigation is set out in section 6.8 to 6.11 of Licensing, Compliance and Enforcement policy statement (June 2017)....
1996
The Gambling Commission-s betting integrity decision making framework
SBIU dissemination
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/the-gambling-commissions-betting-integrity-decision-making-framework
Following the outcome of a case, including where there is no further action, the SBIU may disseminate information to other parties. The information that can be shared will be dependent on the case and any legal restrictions which may apply. The SBIU would also welcome any relevant information from partners on the comp...
1997
The Gambling Commission-s betting integrity decision making framework
Sharing information with partners
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/the-gambling-commissions-betting-integrity-decision-making-framework
The Commission will generally look to share information with partners where it is considered appropriate to do so. Generally, and particularly for non-law enforcement partners, this will be in a summarised format. The Commission is usually more able to share data with law enforcement agencies for the purpose of crimin...
1998
The Gambling Commission-s betting integrity decision making framework
Footnotes - The Gambling Commission-s betting integrity decision making framework
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/the-gambling-commissions-betting-integrity-decision-making-framework
1 As defined in Article 13 of the Council of Europe-s [Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions (opens in a new tab)](https://rm.coe.int/CoERMPublicCommonSearchServices/DisplayDCTMContent?documentId=09000016801cdd7e ) 2 The Council of Europe-s network of national platforms 3 Examples of ‘Parties...
1999
Contents
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/the-gambling-commissions-betting-integrity-decision-making-framework
* [The Gambling Commission-s betting integrity decision making framework](#) * [Background](#background-the-gambling-commissions-betting-integrity-decision-making) * [SBIU Decision Making Flow Chart](#sbiu-decision-making-flow-chart) * [The Commission-s approach and decision making framework](#the-commissions-approach-...
2000
Who can promote lotteries?
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/who-can-promote-lotteries
In addition to some small lotteries, which are ‘exempt- from the requirement to hold a licence, the Act permits licensed or registered non-commercial societies and local authorities to promote lotteries. It is the view of the Commission that the intention is to allow noncommercial societies and local authorities to us...