On 27 April 2023, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport published its Gambling White Paper, aimed at tackling gambling reform for the digital age. The proposed reforms vary from increased ‘know your customer checks’ to extra powers for the Gambling Commission to tackle black market operators. Some of these changes will undoubtedly influence the alcohol licensed trade and I have highlighted the key relevant proposals below:
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Colorado Springs police uncover illegal gambling operation
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) The Metro Vice, Narcotics, and Intelligence Division of the Colorado Springs Police Department uncovered an illegal gambling ring.
According to police, the Metro Vice Unit began investigating the illegal gambling operation in 2020.
Detectives were able to develop probable cause to obtain a search warrant, and on Monday they searched a home in the 1200 block of Adams Drive.
During the search, authorities detained 28 players for illegal gambling.
Police also cited Stephen D. Scott, 51, and Yolanda Fultz, 50, for Professional Gambling a Class 1 Misdemeanor and Gambling Premises a Class 3 Misdemeanor.
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